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LAHORE: Indian premier Narendra Modi returned to New Delhi after a surprise visit to Lahore where he was received by Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif and other Pakistani officials.

Modi and Nawaz also held a brief meeting at the latter's Raiwind residence. This was the first time an Indian premier visited Pakistan in more than a decade.

Modi receives flowers from a young girl on his arrival at Lahore airport.─Photo: Indian MEA spokesman's Twitter profile

Both leaders flew to Raiwind from Lahore airport in a chopper, where Modi briefly attended PM Nawaz's grand daughter's wedding ceremony and then held a brief meeting with his Pakistani counterpart.

A goodwill visit

Foreign secretary Aizaz Chaudhry while briefing media about Indian PM's visit said that Mr Modi telephoned PM Nawaz and expressed his desire to visit Pakistan on his way back from Kabul.

"It was a goodwill visit and the two sides decided to understand each other's reservations and restart the comprehensive dialogue in a positive manner," said Chaudhry.

The foreign secretary revealed that during the brief meeting, the two PMs decided that as a part of the comprehensive dialogue, the foreign secretaries of the two countries will meet in mid-January.

Answering a question, Chauhdry said that the PM's adviser on foreign affairs Sartaj Aziz and National security adviser Nasir Janjua too would have attended the meeting between the two PMs if the Indian PM had informed about his visit earlier.

He added that the two sides decided to collectively work towards the common goal of fighting poverty and increase people to people contact in order to open new avenues for peace and mutual cooperation between the two neighbouring countries.

Modi's account

Upon returning to New Delhi, the Indian PM said that he was deeply touched by Prime Minister Nawaz Sahrif's gesture of welcoming him and accompanying him at Lahore airport when he left.

In a series of tweets, Modi said that his meeting with Sharif family at their family home became a 'double celebration' due to the Pakistani PM's birthday and his granddaughter's marriage.

A groundbreaking tweet

The visit itself was announced in a novel way – on Twitter.

Modi said he would stop over in Lahore on his way to New Delhi from Afghanistan.

Indian Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj, responding to Modi's announcement, said on Twitter: "That's like a statesman. Such should be the relationship between neighbours."

Congress questions visit

India's major opposition party, Congress, questioned Modi's visit to Pakistan, saying serious information like this should not have been revealed through Twitter, reported Times of India.

The meeting at Jati Umrah.─ Photo: PM House

"It is unfortunate that we get to know about prime minister's visit through a tweet... India and Pakistan relations are not so good as yet that he stops over there on his way back from another country," Congress spokesperson Ajoy Kumar told IANS.

Congress leader Manish Tewari called it an "adventure" by the Indian prime minister.

An activist of the Indian Youth Congress (IYC) burns a poster with an image of Indian prime minister Narindra Modi as he shouts anti-government slogans during a protest of Modi's visit to Pakistan.─AFP

Modi arrived in Kabul on Friday, where he inaugurated the country's new parliament building, a project initiated by the Indian government in 2007 as a mark of friendship and cooperation to help rebuild war-torn Afghanistan.

The last meeting between Modi and Nawaz took place in November on the sidelines of the 21st UN Climate Change Conference in Paris, where the two premiers exchanged pleasantries and had a friendly chat.

In a breakthrough, Pakistan and India earlier this month agreed to reinitiate a comprehensive dialogue process during Indian External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj's visit to Islamabad for the 'Heart of Asia' conference.

Since Modi's ascent to power, tensions between the two countries have remained high, with foreign secretary-level talks cancelled last year and security advisers' dialogue abandoned in August this year.

But the relationship thawed after Modi and Sharif resumed high-level contacts with a brief conversation at a climate change summit in Paris last month and their national security advisers met in Bangkok earlier this month.

PM Nawaz received his Indian counterpart at Lahore airport.─ Photo: PM House

The brief and unannounced meeting between the two security advisers in Bangkok and a joint statement they issued showed New Delhi rowing back from its recent position and agreeing to discuss Jammu and Kashmir in the otherwise familiar mix of issues.

Meanwhile, Prime Minister's Adviser on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz told the National Assembly that the foreign secretaries of Pakistan and India will meet soon to discuss modalities regarding the bilateral dialogue which will include matters related to peace and security, Jammu and Kashmir, Siachen, Sir Creek, Wullar Barrage, Tulbul Navigation Project, economic and commercial cooperation, counter-terrorism, narcotics control and humanitarian issues, people to people exchanges and religious tourism.

Swaraj told the Indian parliament last week that war is not an option and dialogue is the way forward with Pakistan to fight the ‘shadow of terror'.

Modi's visit in Pictures

Indian PM Modi arrives at Lahore's Allama Iqbal International Airport.─Photo: Indian MEA

As you think you got the measure of this man he springs this sort of thing upon you! The Statesman. Pakistan should understand that this is probably the only man in about a century either side who is bold enough to take a definitive decision and should be ready for give and take.

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Govind Success

Dec 25, 2015 01:20pm

India Pak Friendship only way to go forward ,both countries should cut down on military nuk expenses and develop trade corridors for sake of ppl on both sides.

India Pak friendship zindabad , both should stay abaad.

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DVK

Dec 25, 2015 01:20pm

Something big and positive going to happen. Much bigger than visible to eyes.

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Dost

Dec 25, 2015 01:21pm

Modi: great visionary. Excellent move to bring peace and harmony. This is essential for future generations.

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dinesh

Dec 25, 2015 01:22pm

great initiative...may both the leaders take both the countries towards peace,tranquility And growth....

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Ajay Maheshwari

Dec 25, 2015 01:22pm

what a fantastic News . Modi ji is great .

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maryam

Dec 25, 2015 01:23pm

indeed good turn in Modi politics

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Ganesh

Dec 25, 2015 01:24pm

Modiji, You are brilliant. You never fail to surprise us...

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Yuva

Dec 25, 2015 01:24pm

Good decision!

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Mushtaq

Dec 25, 2015 01:25pm

welcome...
Zinda dilaan-e-Lahore

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Aub

Dec 25, 2015 01:26pm

Leader of this centuary...

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Zombie

Dec 25, 2015 01:27pm

There must have been a lot of progress in the talks for Modi to take this step.

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Mayank R

Dec 25, 2015 01:27pm

Something tells me that India and Pakistan will be able to resolve the Kasmir dispute by 2020. Good going Mr. Modi. Keep surprising the subcontinent and the world :)

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ali sikandar chachar

Dec 25, 2015 01:27pm

Very positive approach by Narendar Modi,Pakistan will respond with good gestures. It would be thaw after tense relations between two neighbours.

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Imran AB

Dec 25, 2015 01:28pm

Great chess move ..... Modi is the man Pakistan should reckon with. If we can tame him and convince him for a partnership of friendship and peace ...... Majority of the Indians will follow his decision ............ translating into safety, security, prosperity and peace for the people of both the countries ............

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Karma

Dec 25, 2015 01:29pm

..is he visiting to give birthday gift or Christmas gift..

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I am too American

Dec 25, 2015 01:29pm

@hari I hope he will give Kashmiris a right to choose freedom or India. He will be my man if does that,

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manoj

Dec 25, 2015 01:29pm

Surprise and more when it published agenda

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Ganesh

Dec 25, 2015 01:29pm

Brilliant decision. Visiting Afghanistan without visiting Pakistan would have looked unwise for Modiji....

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Ashutosh

Dec 25, 2015 01:30pm

Masterstroke! !!

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Abp

Dec 25, 2015 01:31pm

Great news!
We welcome mr Modi in Lahore!
Hope this is the beginning of the great future for both countries, where there is so much in common. We have the same blood- why can't we live like good neighbours? We should rather divert defense spending on education and health.

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Jai Hind

Dec 25, 2015 01:31pm

Good news

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Sierrabrave

Dec 25, 2015 01:31pm

The ball (and Modi) are in your court now!

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Indian

Dec 25, 2015 01:32pm

At last some happy twists in Ind=Pak ties

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AJ

Dec 25, 2015 01:33pm

@hari
It takes 2 to tango mate. Paksitan's initiatives for dialogue were spurned by the same Modi and now Pakistan could have played the same blunt game in response to his gesture. I am glad Nawaz Shareef has agreed, lets give credit to both

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Nirbhay

Dec 25, 2015 01:36pm

Feeling Happy

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Hammad A. Qureshi

Dec 25, 2015 01:38pm

Welcome Prime Minister Modi! Let's hope something comes out of this warming up this time.

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Atam Vetta

Dec 25, 2015 01:38pm

@Cyrus. NO. CPEC is discussed by Mrs Swaraj with the Chinese FM.

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Umesh

Dec 25, 2015 01:38pm

Heartening news. Keep talking guys......dialogue is the only way forward. BTW what gift your are carrying for PM Nawaz on his birthday?

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Rajat

Dec 25, 2015 01:40pm

Lot of good things being said about modi ji, but one thing is for sure, he would take this step only for nawaz ji, if it wad imran or anyone else, modi ji wouldn't have done this. There is a chemistry between the two which is the result of honest intentions of uplifting the country

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kk

Dec 25, 2015 01:42pm

well done modi .
you are great.

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Awais Ali

Dec 25, 2015 01:42pm

What?

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kaushal

Dec 25, 2015 01:43pm

surprised

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manish

Dec 25, 2015 01:45pm

great move by modiji,congress stumped

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Adnan Mazher Khan

Dec 25, 2015 01:46pm

As a human being, as a Muslim, as a neighbour - I welcome Mr. Modi to Pakistan.

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Shaukat Ali Khan

Dec 25, 2015 01:50pm

Modi; a true statesman and politician.

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Rotkiv

Dec 25, 2015 01:53pm

This was quite a surprise. Interesting fact: The Prime ministers who initially started the Indo-Pak peace process, Atalji and Nawaz Sharif, share the same birthday- that too the holy day of Christmas. Destiny may have something to do here. As for the current situation the dialogue can only sustain if there are no terror acts when talks are on, and for that the Pakistan security establishment, primarily intel, has to be on board. All the best to citizens of both countries and their leaders!

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Manish

Dec 25, 2015 01:53pm

This will certainly catch hate mongers on both sides by surprise and they would struggle to respond. Best Luck to both the leaders. our collective prayers are with you..

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aamir

Dec 25, 2015 01:53pm

How similar Indian prime minsters Modi and Vajpai are meeting with Nawaz Sharif. This broken process for last 17 should be progressed in right direction now and no against forces from both sides do not hurt it. Please understand worth of this opportunity for the sake of millions of poverty stricken people

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INDIAN!

Dec 25, 2015 01:58pm

Hmm... Good step. A hard slap on the faces on of the parties who solely run on anti Pakistan propaganda like the shiv Sena.
Let's hope things between India and Pakistan ease.

BTW,I love Lahore. How can a delhiite not love Lahore?:)

Peace! Love! Brotherhood!

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PRASHANT

Dec 25, 2015 01:58pm

good fro both the countries

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Azeem

Dec 25, 2015 01:58pm

Wellcome to your first visit to Pakistan Mr. narendra Modi Ji.

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Badshah khan

Dec 25, 2015 01:59pm

Well this man is full of surprises.

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amit

Dec 25, 2015 01:59pm

Couragous step by Modi.opposition is going to make ahuge fuss.

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k k tiwari

Dec 25, 2015 02:01pm

wow nice X-Mas gift to all peace loving peoples

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pardesi

Dec 25, 2015 02:01pm

If Modi has any sense he should have India-Pak cricket, hockey restarted and allow Pak players to play in all league matches such as IPL, IHL etc. It's low hanging fruit that buys a lot of goodwill

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IP

Dec 25, 2015 02:02pm

Modi is game changer, he can do things which nobody could contemplate. Great move, would have surprised many.

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hamad khan

Dec 25, 2015 02:02pm

What a surprise ..modi ji is really a politician

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Khan

Dec 25, 2015 02:06pm

How amazing it will be if we can drop by to each other countries without any issues!! life will be in much peace!

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james

Dec 25, 2015 02:08pm

This is all happening to get access through Pakistan to central Asia all economical. It's ok but is it really?

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Sajjad Ur Rehman

Dec 25, 2015 02:09pm

Nice to see tension declining between the two nuclear power neighbors!

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BK

Dec 25, 2015 02:10pm

Maximum persons in this column keeping positive approach regarding Pak -india friendship. This is the real mind set of both countries, except few hardliners. Hope wisdom will prevail, and the missed out solution during Mushraff- Vajpayee meet may come true.

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santosh

Dec 25, 2015 02:12pm

No one can predict modi move as usual

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Subho Mukherjee

Dec 25, 2015 02:12pm

Wow !!!! What a man

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Dr Omer

Dec 25, 2015 02:13pm

Well I do not usually comment on dawn though I read all news and comments. I saw this news on tv and wanted to know both sides my views. I am very happy to see both leaders meeting in a surpirse modi visit. I know we have had our own rivalry and to be honest all us hav had enjoyed it a lil bit and it felt very good too, but regardless it has given NOTHING to both sides. I think we should forget about our past and forget about the lil bit of rivalry we loved inside our hearts abt enemy country and move foreward as two nations who emerged greatest on world map. I wana see both having utmost understanding and friendly terms and resolve all disputed issues amicably. Together we both will flourish. Apart we both will sacrifice and damage ourselves. There may still be some elements who would want to derail peace process but together we would destroy there dreams.. wars and blame games has given us nothing. Its time we make a history together. Respect for all!! Peace!!

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Nadir kandani

Dec 25, 2015 02:13pm

Good gesture,now human being will be civilized in modern age.People will not kill one another but will try to soothe one another.

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Pravin Shastri

Dec 25, 2015 02:15pm

Great move very statesman like. Reminds me of Anwar Sadat's visit to Israel in 1978, which changed the entire scenario in the middle east. It requires bold moves to bring about major changes and only transformational leaders can initiate them.

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Zulfiqar

Dec 25, 2015 02:16pm

Lets see what kind of welcome NS gives to Modi who publicly acknowledged India's role in dismembering Pakistan in Dacca.

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MrA2Z

Dec 25, 2015 02:17pm

I would call it a political stunt and nothing else. Modi is good in getting media attention and that's what he is doing here.

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sandeep

Dec 25, 2015 02:17pm

@INDIAN! Seriously I have heard its a amazing city with amazing people and most importantly and need not mention as we all know that city is famous for its damn good food..wish I could visit this city some day..indeed a great visionary step by Mr PM..Hail NAMO

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thasweer

Dec 25, 2015 02:18pm

Haha something fishy, modi did not give permission for a cricket series a week ago but has changed is approach to Pakistan. Rember big three deal Pakistan was most affected reasons was trusting bcci. Hope NS doesn't get over flattered with modi.

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AJS

Dec 25, 2015 02:19pm

Definitely it is a surprise for both of country. And Modi can shape the future of two country in a momentum of growth, development and peace. We all love you Modi.

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Angry Pitbull

Dec 25, 2015 02:23pm

when i saw the headline i couldnt able to believe my eyes, believe it or not i refreshed the page so many times then i realized this news is not fake. Great going Mr.Modi, we are expecting more good surprises from you. ......Jai Hind

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Indian Kashmiri

Dec 25, 2015 02:23pm

teh called statsman.. :) :) masterstroke

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Indian Kashmiri

Dec 25, 2015 02:23pm

@Someone (Pak) he is sir... :) he will fix our neighbour problem if pak establishment corporate and we all remove this terror and help our economies

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Nilesh

Dec 25, 2015 02:25pm

Modi is very brave, other leader would have send security expert, blah blah first then come to pak... He is full of surprises. It's very good that he has shown faith in Pakistan security force by trust with this surprise visit..... Good work Pakistan by saying yes in such short notice..... Amazing, I am full of hope now....

This is how good neighbours should behave..visiting each others house not like strangers...The only current statesman from India who has the leadership skill to solve some of the complex issues is, yes you guessed it right!! There are many issues, but its always good to start with easy ones to build mutual trust...Access to Afghanistan for trade with India is where Pakistan can show maturity as it will build mutual trust with both Afghanistan and India...And by helping Afghanistan rebuild their economy, Pakistan's standing in the world will rise. Many more happy returns of the day Nawaz Sharifji...And merry Christmas and Eid Miladun Nabi to all.

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Dr Sarkar

Dec 25, 2015 02:30pm

Excellent! This man will do wonders for the people of both the side. He has guts, he is not selfish at all. We can resolve all issues through discussions and not terrorism. We are good friends but dirty politics has created lot of tensions between us. The powerful India government and Pakistan establishments together can make these two countries heaven. Good relation, frequent talk, resolve issues in the ground.

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INDIAN!

Dec 25, 2015 02:31pm

@sandeep

And more than all that you've mentioned, Lahore looks like old Delhi.. There's a striking resemblance between the old Delhi and Lahore..
And of course, as you said, heaven for those who love cultures, foods and history.

Even I want to travel Pakistan and have wanted to do this for years and years! I don't know if I'm allowed to travel places like gilgit,baltistan,skardu and theKKH! :)

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Sunny

Dec 25, 2015 02:33pm

Surprised !! ModiNawaz appreciated !!

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R Yegya Narayanan

Dec 25, 2015 02:35pm

Will Pakistan and India grab this opportunity for establishing durable peace? If both countries achieve that, it would pave the way for great economic prosperity of the region. May be , both the PMs may spring a surprise and announce resumption of cricketing ties!

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Mani Pakistani

Dec 25, 2015 02:35pm

Good to hear that..

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Atul

Dec 25, 2015 02:37pm

This is a very good step. Hope a fool proof security can be organised at such a short notice.

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Arun

Dec 25, 2015 02:39pm

another cunning move by Modi :)

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shyam

Dec 25, 2015 02:41pm

Happy Eid & Happy Christmas to all

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peace for all

Dec 25, 2015 02:42pm

hope this is a great beginning of long and everlasting friendship forever for 2 nations and its people

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Tweeter

Dec 25, 2015 02:43pm

@hari you are jumping far beyond Mr. Wait and see.

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Karma

Dec 25, 2015 02:45pm

Well he is visiting pakistan to check whether people actually fired crackers after bihar election.

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Tahir A

Dec 25, 2015 02:45pm

Finally India has realised that war-mongering on LoC and along India-Pak border will not help achieve India's economic goals in the region.

Well done Nawaz for staying persistent and determined in the face of hostile and irrational foreign policy of Modi Govt.

Only time will tell how serious Modi is and what exactly his agenda is to melt like a wax now.

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SidSingh

Dec 25, 2015 02:45pm

BJP has always been labelled as Anti-Pakistan party but i would say its a wrong perception. Relations between both the countries were best during the regime of Atal Bihari Vajpayee and now Modi is doing his best to break the ice.

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Pakistan

Dec 25, 2015 02:46pm

Typical subcontinental comments from the two peoples.

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Saeed Masood

Dec 25, 2015 02:46pm

Seems good...but need to be very careful in every manner,talks

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Zeeshan S.

Dec 25, 2015 02:47pm

Ironically for the sub-continent, it would always be dictators and right wing extremists who will talk of peace, and make any real movement towards the inevitable reconciliation over Kashmir and lots of other useless "issues" keeping the people of two countries at war.

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m

Dec 25, 2015 02:48pm

Leadership at work.

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I AM MALALA

Dec 25, 2015 02:49pm

MODI,Welcome to PAKISTAN

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Dave

Dec 25, 2015 02:51pm

Putin has been able to do what Obama could not. Jokes aside, i think this is fantastic start. Hope both the PM's dont fail the main agenda for everlasting peace.
Amen!

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Saeed Masood

Dec 25, 2015 02:52pm

Mr. Nawaz Sharif please don't fall in his trap...consult some think tanks and the brass.

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Ashish Mishra

Dec 25, 2015 02:53pm

I love it. This is superb from all the prospective. I like this idea. Everyone from Pakistan will like it. Great move. Great visionary leader. Thanks to both Modi and Nawaz.

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asad rizvi

Dec 25, 2015 02:53pm

Indian PM - N.Modi will be landing at Lahore Airport shortly for a 90-minute stopover.

Tv Reports suggest that 35 Chefs from Nawaz Sharif home Raiwind are preparing meal for the entourage.

But we should not be fooled as this buttering is obvious to obtain Pakistan's support for permanent seat in the United Nations Security Council.

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Atal B Vaj

Dec 25, 2015 02:55pm

If there is someone who can solve the problem from the Indian side it's Modi....hope the Pakistani leadership is upto it..

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Talha

Dec 25, 2015 02:57pm

If Modi can come to Pakistan then why can't the Indian cricket team, just asking?

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ammar

Dec 25, 2015 02:58pm

Its Joyous! Respectable.

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Naresh

Dec 25, 2015 02:58pm

So, the journey has begun towards peace. What a start, with a New Year new Beginning. :)

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Sameer

Dec 25, 2015 02:58pm

@Arun You seem to have lost your mind. You don't want peace and progress?

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indian

Dec 25, 2015 02:58pm

excellent!!

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Javed Iqbal kaiser

Dec 25, 2015 03:00pm

a good omen for future of 2 billion people in sub-Continent

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Khalid

Dec 25, 2015 03:00pm

PM Sharif deserves some credit as well. We can only hope for good friendly relations between India and Pak. Thanks Modi for taking the initiative.

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timetostopthis

Dec 25, 2015 03:01pm

@I am too American Kashmir is not Modis private property that he can make that decision without consulting with the opposition and the people of the country. You should know how democracy works since you live in the US. He cant decide that all by himself.

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Sameer

Dec 25, 2015 03:02pm

Feeling extremely good to see how the people both the sides want peace and prosperity. We love people of both the sides, we are good friends. Talk and resolve any issue we have.

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Pashtunyar

Dec 25, 2015 03:02pm

Commendable step by PM modi! Should be appreciated.. The trouble-makers and hate mongers on both sides of the border should not be allowed to define the narrative of pak-india relations.

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hari

Dec 25, 2015 03:03pm

@Tweeter Dear, Indian PM just doesn't drop by anywhere! I see solid work by diplomats on both sides. If you can't see the obvious then..............

@MrA2Z politics is a lot about showmanship. It is about sending the right message, fostering the right sentiments in masses.
The amount of positivity this gesture has generated is significant enough for both sides

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Be Realistic

Dec 25, 2015 03:05pm

well this would be one of the most surprising event of 2015!!! Bravo Nawaz and Modi

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Jay

Dec 25, 2015 03:05pm

No matter what kind of politics pakistan does and what kind of ideology govt preaches but there is one thing I must admit Pakistani's are damn good host.

I remember from newspapers about the wonderful experience which Indian tourist had when thy visited Pakistan for a India Pak series. They told that in some of the restaurants they didnt even charge them and were told you are guest and we dont charge guests.

Some of them were even offered some gifts as well. Warm hearts , nice people, amazing hospitality but bad phase of politics for them as of now. May god strengthen their good people and Pakistan emerge as a great nation and neighbour.

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Rupesh

Dec 25, 2015 03:07pm

guys don't be too happy. Narendra Modi is very shrewd politician. He's always 10 steps ahead of average politician. I've attended his speeches during 2014 central election; and listened how he enthusiastically delivered slogans against Pakistan.

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7TH SENSE

Dec 25, 2015 03:07pm

It's reported that Modi has not taken even a single day off during his tenure. He is away from people only few hours a day. Don't think anyone else can match his commitment and hard work. Wonderful. India produced such a leader.!

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Tota Ram Verma

Dec 25, 2015 03:07pm

india is fully behind modi and rely on him ...whatever plan is there in his mind ...free to execute that from indian people

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kash

Dec 25, 2015 03:07pm

Why no cricket?

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siddhartha Thorat

Dec 25, 2015 03:08pm

@Khan let's hope in our lifetime

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Shaan

Dec 25, 2015 03:08pm

Great gesture.

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Samsonite

Dec 25, 2015 03:10pm

@Tahir A: please we know Modi for a long time. Not once we have seen him playing as per someone's rules. He always chooses his game and his rules.

There is surely something that NS has promised him otherwise Modi would not have turned the corner.

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Anurag

Dec 25, 2015 03:10pm

good initiative my PM... show

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Name

Dec 25, 2015 03:11pm

Does It Really matter?

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Anurag

Dec 25, 2015 03:11pm

well done my PM.... show to the world that we can unite without your (US/EU) intervention

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Rish

Dec 25, 2015 03:11pm

I'm a little surprised by the irrational exuberance from both Indians and Pakistanis... What exactly are people expecting to be resolved here?
Both sides claim Kashmir in its entirety and while Indians will accept a divided Kashmir, I don't think the Pakistani populace has been prepared for this option. So, I wouldn't expect any significant progress on the Kashmir front in the foreseeable future.

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timetostopthis

Dec 25, 2015 03:12pm

@Dr Omer Very good and balanced comment Doctor. More people like you needed on both sides.

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Punjabi

Dec 25, 2015 03:15pm

Modi return the gesture of Nawaz's visit to India during his inauguration.

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Muzamil Hussain

Dec 25, 2015 03:17pm

Peace is best option for all.

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Akram

Dec 25, 2015 03:18pm

I am glad they see the light.

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kuttathi

Dec 25, 2015 03:19pm

It is like an extremely busy brother taking some time off for his brother's birthday.

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Tariq

Dec 25, 2015 03:20pm

This is after a huge pressure from world on India to have better relationship with Pakistan. If there is any Army can defeat terrorism, is Pak Army. This needs a courage and boot on grounds. Pak Army has proved it. World powers need Pakistan to lead the war again terrorism. Pakistan has always been accusing India for not taking the lead role and keep supporting some groups for proxy in Afghanistan.
Pakistan should focus on their internal affairs of Baluchistan and Karachi, strengthen their economy. There is still a lot work to be done to make Pakistan a save country before helping anyone else. Long Live Pakistan!

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Naseem

Dec 25, 2015 03:20pm

Welcome sir

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Punjabi

Dec 25, 2015 03:20pm

Mia sahab never celebrated B'Day like this. Today is also the B'Day of the two great Indian leader Atal B Vajpayi and MM Malviya...

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AVIS

Dec 25, 2015 03:21pm

Afterall we all together were very powerful prior to british invasion which divided the countries. Its time for united SOUTH-ASIAN powers to showcase the world what peace means. Hope to see greater peace beyond other so called developed nation's imaginations. God Bless...

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suman swarup

Dec 25, 2015 03:22pm

Mr. PM MODI.....You are different and your approach is different, innovative and full of surprises... we salute you PM... let peace prevail in south asia. lets spread love with our pakistani brothers...lets destroy terrorism....let brotherhood prevails....Love you PM.Modi....

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Umar

Dec 25, 2015 03:23pm

Best news in 10 years

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Zahid Khan

Dec 25, 2015 03:27pm

I am Pakistani origin and I live in USA. I have many good indian friends and in fact my best friend is an Indian. We have so many things in common and in realty we are same and there is no reason we need to continue to hate each other specially in Pakistan and India. While I am proud to be of Pakistani origin but the fact is that we were also Indians once. This fact is never going change and its time we have to realize and rise up to change for the sake of our future generation. Its time to forget and forgive and move forward as brothers. When we are not in our countries we all get along well and take care of each other. It can happen and Its time to change!!!

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saqib uk

Dec 25, 2015 03:29pm

God willing 2016 can be the year when Pakistan and India normalise relations and take on the world together.

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Naxalite

Dec 25, 2015 03:31pm

Just a Political Move by Indian Establishment, Just like aiding in new Afghan Parliament Building.

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Meesaw

Dec 25, 2015 03:34pm

Don't get too excited people. We have seen these kinds of gestures before for nearly 70 years. The wool is being put over the eyes of the masses. Mark my words... this is simply a prelude to another standoff, that the Indian regime Will use to make Pakistan look bad.

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Abdullah Masood

Dec 25, 2015 03:37pm

It is not surprised but a pre-mediated visit. Whatever welcome Modi

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BK

Dec 25, 2015 03:39pm

Nobody in India to question or challenge Mr. Modi's decision to surprise decision to visit Pakistan enroute. But as we seen the Ufa meeting how other side works. This may hamper further progress in talks also.

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M.Saeed

Dec 25, 2015 03:41pm

Nawaz should be extra careful for this sudden change in Modi.

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Naeem

Dec 25, 2015 03:42pm

I just hope that the visit is one of true spirit and good will looks positive let's hope all politicians from both sides look forward to this visit a good move

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sunny

Dec 25, 2015 03:42pm

Well that escalated quickly.

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Rizwan - US

Dec 25, 2015 03:47pm

@Someone (Pak) - unpredictable is the right word I would say!

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Guest

Dec 25, 2015 03:49pm

@ali sikandar chachar How do you know how Pakistan will respond. Any lesson from history? Hope things get better because apart from the talks there will be no giving away of Kashmir by India.

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NV

Dec 25, 2015 03:49pm

Welcome to Pakistan Mr Modi! I hope leaders from both sides will take it positively and work forward towards Indo-Pak peace. I am happy from my heart after hearing this news.

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TZaman

Dec 25, 2015 03:49pm

Brilliant publicity stunt by Modi and India. It will force Pakistan to reciprocate and will force Pakistani actual powers to consider lowering the current belligerence towards India. Good for our PM Nawaz. He will have easy hand now probably.

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amir slove

Dec 25, 2015 03:52pm

i am russian but my father was a pakistani and my mother was indian.. i take good interest in both countries. i never been to pakistan but been once to india.. hope to visit pakistan soon too if things over there get better... yes modi was recently in russia and i hope russia and pakistan relations get good too. and most important this pakistan and india relations are important too.. i have many indian friends over here and they are as same as pakistan people living here.

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Someone (Pak)

Dec 25, 2015 03:54pm

My Indian, afghani, bengali, nepali, sri lankan brothers and sisters reading this, i feel we will soon achieve greatness together! Lets show, americans, EU and GCC that south asians can also unite and achieve greatness...modi brings a spark in leadership that was missing for quite sometime.

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sandeep

Dec 25, 2015 03:54pm

Wish I could visit Muree, gilgit,swat someday..don know if I am getting over optimistic but seriously a damn beautiful country..if we all overcome this malice and hatred from us we don need any country in world to help us as we both are sufficient enough to overcome our problems since after that have nothing to concentrate upon apart from economic growth..

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NY

Dec 25, 2015 03:57pm

Bhagvan please let this meeting be a extremely successful one and let peace live long in the region

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Zaman

Dec 25, 2015 03:58pm

Amazing to hear that, surprises are the only way to make close pakistan and india....

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Rohit

Dec 25, 2015 03:59pm

Arey...bring back some Kebab.....all our lives We've heard about Pakistani food......would love to actually try sometime :) good move for both sides

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waleed KARACHI

Dec 25, 2015 04:01pm

PAK -INDIA DOSTI ZINDABAD.

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waleed KARACHI

Dec 25, 2015 04:02pm

@Rohit visit pakistan,i will present you delicious delicacies...

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Harsh

Dec 25, 2015 04:03pm

@Imran AB - forget Taming anyone. if one has to take relationship forward it is through peaceful dialogues. if anyone tries to tame other then talks will not be successful. kindly use words carefully

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divergence

Dec 25, 2015 04:08pm

happy birthday 2 you

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saqib

Dec 25, 2015 04:12pm

Its good, but we cant trust two faces of indian leadership. Lets decide to take our relationship forward no matter what, only then we'll have peace.

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Jiffenvir Singh

Dec 25, 2015 04:13pm

We wish in the coming time more serious meeting will be held to hold peace and develop pans for economic growth in both countries.

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vg

Dec 25, 2015 04:13pm

Trump card by modi

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neal

Dec 25, 2015 04:14pm

CONGRESS is no more a major party ...

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zahid

Dec 25, 2015 04:15pm

cha gya modi
welcome to pakistan

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joy gupta

Dec 25, 2015 04:16pm

one of the finest move by both countries keep the peace in region by beautiful heart....grow economically , ends the proverty in both country then nobody can mess with him

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joy gupta

Dec 25, 2015 04:16pm

one of the finest move by both countries keep the peace in region by beautiful heart....grow economically , ends the proverty in both country then nobody can mess with him

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Hassan Sharif Manj

Dec 25, 2015 04:23pm

I felicitate to all who want congenial and amicable ties between India and Pakistan. It will thaw the ice are erode the clogs between both countries. Thanks to premiers of both countries.

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DifferentPerspective

Dec 25, 2015 04:24pm

What is Modi up to this time. You cannot believe anything coming from Modi. Mark my words within 2 days of going back to India he/his party will start trash talk against Pakistan.

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Ind

Dec 25, 2015 04:30pm

Happy to know... Cheers friends

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Abbaskhanjadoon

Dec 25, 2015 04:31pm

Modi visit brings Peace and Harmony btwn the citizens of two countries.

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joy gupta

Dec 25, 2015 04:31pm

one of the finest move by both countries.keep the peace in region by beautiful heart,increase economic growth then no body can mess with iron brothers

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thanga prabhu

Dec 25, 2015 04:32pm

its a big milestone of Pakistan India friendship zindabad

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hzr

Dec 25, 2015 04:34pm

This is an eminently welcome gesture and we should accept that as neighbours .it is the interests of both to live harmoniously and forge fraternal relationships.there is so much more to gain in being friendly than challenge each other!

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Salim

Dec 25, 2015 04:37pm

Love u Mr Modi.

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Indian

Dec 25, 2015 04:39pm

Modi will help to strengthen democracy in Pakistan.

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Ijaz

Dec 25, 2015 04:39pm

@Rajat Imran vision is behind Modi visit.

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Zafar Ahmed

Dec 25, 2015 04:40pm

Change of heart or a twist , lets wait & see for improve relations.

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SHAHZ

Dec 25, 2015 04:41pm

May have discussed curtailed ind/pak odi series

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Muneer

Dec 25, 2015 04:41pm

As a Pakistani as a Muslim I along with my fellow country men welcome Modi, and invite all of the Indian commenters to visit Pakistan, we aint that bad visit us to let us show you our hospitality we don`t have any ill will against you. Peace on you all :)

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Muneer

Dec 25, 2015 04:44pm

My city of Lahore welcome Modi, and invite the rest of Indians as well common guys enough with the fighting and cursing, the public on both sides of the border thing highly of the other. Lets unit to make our region a better and prosperous region for the world to see. #noToKeyboardWarrions #YestoUnityBrotherhood #PakistanwelcomesModi

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ans

Dec 25, 2015 04:44pm

what the freak!!

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Abdullah

Dec 25, 2015 04:45pm

No to trolls/haters yes to Pak-India friendship, Pakistan & India both Zindabad :) . As a Pakistani I welcome my Indian brothers across the border.

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Pakistani

Dec 25, 2015 04:47pm

He wants Pakistan to be bridge of India for Afghanistan and iran his speech in Afghanistan.

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Muneer

Dec 25, 2015 04:49pm

As a Pakistani I ask the Indian commentators here over here whats the deal with Congress? Why are they upset over this historic visit? I thought they were supposed to be the secular ones? As I said in my previous post a very warm welcome to Mr Modi and an invitation to our indian friends to visit us :)

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Afghan Abdali

Dec 25, 2015 04:51pm

I am glad he visited Lahore good on PM modi for visiting PM Sharif this is good for regional peace and stability. Other countries should learn and visit . Hope the breakfast in Kabul, lunch in Lahore and dinner in Delhi can bring peace to our region bravo PM Modi.

@siddhartha Thorat
Dear brother come to Lahore, I remember during the last cricket series Pakistanis proved to be excellent hosts for the Indian supporters many restaurants even didn`t charge the visitors, I was honored to hear a reply from you. You are always welcome in Pakistan. Honestly just come to pakistan once and you will see how WE really feel about you. Lets start a new era of brotherhood. Also please ignore the negative/hateful (cant find many luckily) comments there are many unemployed people on both sides of the border.

Just like any political party , they play a role of opposition which they have misinterpreted as opposing everything whatever Modi does. You can ignore them

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Proud Indian

Dec 25, 2015 05:04pm

@Muneer I will be honest with you!!! the problem with Pakistani people and also many Indians as well, they believe people that they say they are secular. I ask you and fellow Pakistanis to judge people by their actions, if they are secular or not and not just believe people that say they are secular. CONGRESS never was, never is and never will be secular. That is why they always say they are secular...

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Ibrahim

Dec 25, 2015 05:04pm

@Rohit

Your mother must be a great woman, glad to hear about it. #WelcomeToPakistan :)

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Deepti Gupta

Dec 25, 2015 05:06pm

Dear PM, thank you for making this move. My heart goes to all the Pakistani brothers and sisters for the warm welcome of my PM. I wish someday I will taste Pakistani biryani and offer our golgappe and rasgulle to our neighbours.

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Shyam Roy

Dec 25, 2015 05:06pm

@Zulfiqar That role was of Indira Gandhi of Congress and nothing to do with Modi or BJP. Actually Modi wants to make India free of Congress.

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Zombie

Dec 25, 2015 05:06pm

@Muneer pls ignore the congress. They obstruct everything that Modi does. It's just their style of politics.

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RAJESH

Dec 25, 2015 05:09pm

@Adnan Mazher Khan THANKS FROM INDIAN NEIGHBOUR

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RAJESH

Dec 25, 2015 05:10pm

thanx from indian neighbour

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Asgher Ali

Dec 25, 2015 05:10pm

Regardless of the motive, his surprise visit without any protocol is much appreciated as it is indicative of his sincerity.

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Kashif Abbasi

Dec 25, 2015 05:11pm

Great Modi Sb,

In Indian and Pakistani cultures, good neighbours visit each other, many a times without intimation. And being a host we have made sure you receive the best of hospitality in your short stay.

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Aman Malik

Dec 25, 2015 05:11pm

Time for Berlin wall to go, India and Pak should unite and play cricket happily ever after

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ashu

Dec 25, 2015 05:11pm

masterstroke:))
simply

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sbk

Dec 25, 2015 05:11pm

@Muneer , This is called politics. Whatever ruling party does, the opposition party is supposed to attack. That is what Congress party is doing now. Only by opposing everything, they can hope to come to power. By the by, Modi is a different person. He is sincere. Modi is better.

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Chitrali

Dec 25, 2015 05:12pm

Dialogues and good relations are the only way forward for both nations whose majority still lives below poverty threshold.

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Indian star

Dec 25, 2015 05:12pm

Congress party is very upset. Soon RJD.
, laloo will critcize modi for this intolerance

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Pakistan

Dec 25, 2015 05:13pm

So it turns out to be a family business affair. Only Nawaz Sharif his brother Shahbaz and samdhi Ishaq Dar accompanying Mr Modi.

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sbk

Dec 25, 2015 05:14pm

Pakistan and Indian are brothers; It is for convenient sake that they separated.

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Muneer

Dec 25, 2015 05:15pm

@Zombie
@PROUD INDIAN
@RK61QYYE

Then we (the people of India & Pakistan( shouldn't let politics get in our way. AlhamdulilAllah no mainstream Pakistani political party like the PPP or the PTI is opposing Modis visit.
The bigots hate one another, and this bigotry needs to end, should end and its time has come. Yes some people on both sides of the border like RSS and extremists group in Pakistan (with hardly any representation in our assembly) will oppose such moves. Brothers dont give in, we don`t deserve this. If Germany & France can grow their relationship and form EU then we the people of the subcontinent should too. Its stupidity if we keep on cursing and hating each other, especially when the majority of the public holds to grudge. #WelcomeBrothersToPakistan :D

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Truth

Dec 25, 2015 05:16pm

May be another Whisper, Unpredictable

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Ibrahim

Dec 25, 2015 05:17pm

@sbk
Ok we get, but bro this shouldnt be. Doing this means you are ultimately working against your own countrys interest and also against the interests of our region.

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SOL

Dec 25, 2015 05:19pm

@Adnan Mazher Khan -- This is the 'Spirit.' This should be the spirit. An always burning torch for the guidance in the two countries mutual relationship forever. Thank you 'Prime Ministers,' for giving sub-continent a fine gift of goodwill gesture on the birthday of M.A. Jinnah, & Christmas-the day of peace and tranquility; "the relations between Pakistan & India will ideally be like Canada & the USA. - M.A. Jinnah(R.I.P)

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Ibrahim

Dec 25, 2015 05:20pm

@RAJESH
Hey thank you brother :) . I hope this will give us a chance to show you our real hospitality. I personally invite you to Pakistan :D #Welcome2Pakistan

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A Ali

Dec 25, 2015 05:20pm

both PMs are enjoying their lives at our money. no pain no gain. both doing nothing for their countries. yet, both have insatiable appetite for photo sessions/ selfies.

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shaffiq

Dec 25, 2015 05:21pm

And it is already on Western press front pages. Just shows Modi PR machine, is working over time. He is just playing games. And the Sharifs love the attention.

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pathan

Dec 25, 2015 05:21pm

all efforts to get permanent seat in U.N. nothing more.

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Chirag Patel

Dec 25, 2015 05:21pm

@I am too American I doubt its needed if India and Pakistan get along.....why do we need borders....as long as there is mutual respect

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Long View

Dec 25, 2015 05:21pm

Thank God - there is some hope know - sick and tired of war mongers for decade now!!

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khan

Dec 25, 2015 05:22pm

Just another publicity stop over . Pakistan should concentrate on building its economy and improve its education infostructure .

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PinkPeacock

Dec 25, 2015 05:22pm

Full marks to leadership on both sides !!!!

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krish

Dec 25, 2015 05:23pm

@Talha Modi is trying to solve the political issues that will enable cultural and sporting ties to resume. Is there really a point in playing cricket or listening to ghazals and poetry when guns are being trained at each other. Normalcy cannot be achieved when people are shooting each other, dont you think ?

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Sudhanshu Swami

Dec 25, 2015 05:23pm

@Muneer If you find answer, you will find other answers automatically, like what was award wapsi etc

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Blitzer

Dec 25, 2015 05:23pm

Welcome to Pakistan, PM Modi!

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Chirag Patel

Dec 25, 2015 05:24pm

This is good....being a Gujarati I would love to visit Karachi...eat some bun kebab....enough of eating knock off in the UK and USA..... I ant to eat bun kebab on the streets of karachi

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Ibrahim

Dec 25, 2015 05:25pm

@SOL I hope & pray that inshaAllah Pakistan & India`s relationship indeed turns out to be like US & Canada in the future :) .

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HariHara

Dec 25, 2015 05:26pm

After Indian prime minister Vajpayee of BJP this is the second BJP Indian prime minister visiting Pakistan on Vajpayee's birthday on 25 December. Today Mr. Modi inaugurated Vajpayee's block in the Afghan Parliament Inauguration in Kabul.

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jayagor

Dec 25, 2015 05:26pm

Theatrics- both Modi and NS are facing political challenges in their respective home turfs and they have to do something to change the current narrative of rising poverty, rising intolerance and rising income inequalities.

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Chirag Patel

Dec 25, 2015 05:27pm

Happy birthday to Mr Sharif and merry Christmas to Pakistan

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Chirag Patel

Dec 25, 2015 05:29pm

Kashmir might belong to the the Kashmirs but Kashmiri people belong to India and Pakistan

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Ejaz

Dec 25, 2015 05:29pm

Well done Mr Modi that should be the spirit.

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Indian with Modi

Dec 25, 2015 05:31pm

@Name ofcourse it matters dude. Which world r u in? If 2 nuclear power and sworn enemy as people like u say are closing in for peace why do u think it should not matter? Grow up man.

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Chirag Patel

Dec 25, 2015 05:33pm

@Abp nailed it

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M.Saeed

Dec 25, 2015 05:34pm

This is the first drop of rain. Hope to see it raining cats and dogs in mutual understandings.

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Shyam Roy

Dec 25, 2015 05:35pm

@MrA2Z Peace is a lot better political stunt than War!

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Chirag Patel

Dec 25, 2015 05:35pm

What I've noticed is people who usually have hate comments (including me) each other the most have the best positive and brotherly commebts

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Proust

Dec 25, 2015 05:36pm

Surprise, surprise! Welcome MR. PM Modi, most welcome. What is he upto now?

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Pakistani

Dec 25, 2015 05:37pm

@Shyam Roy
Exactly !!!! Welcome to my city and to my country :)

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Nabarun Dey

Dec 25, 2015 05:37pm

This is Hindusthani heart in a global village.

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Shyam Roy

Dec 25, 2015 05:38pm

@asad rizvi Think positive. Give NaMo and Nawaz a chance to do Peace.

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GAUTAM

Dec 25, 2015 05:40pm

GR8 JOB BY OUR GR8 PRIME MINISTER MODI JEE AND SAME FOR SHARIF JEE. THE TWO GR8 LEADERS.

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Roussou

Dec 25, 2015 05:40pm

@Hari He is not here on his own. He was invited. The credit should go to Nawaz Sharif for not giving up. Sending Sari to Modi's mom, sending crates of mangoes and invitation. The man never gives up. This is called relentless effort.

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GAUTAM

Dec 25, 2015 05:41pm

IND-PAK JAI HO,

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sbk

Dec 25, 2015 05:41pm

Modi has no family. So, he is able to devote his entire time and energy to the country. He is sincere and hard worker. Anybody, who gets an opportunity to move with him , is able to admire him. He is better than many. He will soon become an international leader

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Rou

Dec 25, 2015 05:43pm

@IP Bihar election was the game changer.

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GAUTAM

Dec 25, 2015 05:46pm

@Adnan Mazher Khan : THANX BRO

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Shahid

Dec 25, 2015 05:46pm

Modi wins. Now I hope for a better future for Sub-continent

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Long View

Dec 25, 2015 05:50pm

@INDIAN! Welcome man - Lahore is for all living in subcontinent.

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ROHIT PANDEY

Dec 25, 2015 05:51pm

Statesmanship at its BEST!!!

Kudos to Modi and Sharif!!!:):):)

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Long View

Dec 25, 2015 05:53pm

@Indian star in politics and showbiz - no publicity is bad publicity.

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Tweeter

Dec 25, 2015 06:00pm

@hari you are a simple soul. Please wait and see.

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Abu Mohammed

Dec 25, 2015 06:00pm

We always blame Iran for business relationship with India on the other hand each and every Pakistani politician ready to hug Indian PM.

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Vaibhav

Dec 25, 2015 06:00pm

Thats call ... Modiuism... True Namo Namo

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xpakistani

Dec 25, 2015 06:01pm

Only a statesman can take this step. NaMo has the signs of being a fearless leader, who means business. He can cover the ground that India and Pakistan has lost in the last 68 years due to spineless leadership of the previous generations.

Lets hope that something concrete comes out of this meeting, highly doubt that and sorry for not being very positive. Modi knows that Gen Raheel is the real guy in charge and Army runs the foreign policy in Pakistan. If there is no meeting b/w these two, then it is just at transit flight stopover.

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asif

Dec 25, 2015 06:04pm

Mr. Modi I wish to be there at Lahore Air Port and embrace you but i have no access. Through DAWN heartedly welcome. Solve the pending issues of 47 & let common man from both sides to come like you not only VIPs. Zindabad go ahead initiate.

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Naseer Ahmad Chaudary

Dec 25, 2015 06:06pm

Very good gesture. It would help bring in some air of needed friendship.

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Tweeter

Dec 25, 2015 06:07pm

@hari do read or watch Modi's speech in Kabul prior to his arrival in Lahore. More later.

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Shahid

Dec 25, 2015 06:07pm

India is just 25 kilometers away from my home in Lahore. I hope one day I would be allowed to drive my car through Wahga border and visit my ancestors home in Sangroor. People of both Punjabs should be allowed to visit Punjabs with visa on entry, my wish!

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Khan-Khi

Dec 25, 2015 06:07pm

Modi is excellent and smart politician. Both the nations must develop their relations and come close to each other. Visa restrictions must be removed so people could move freely.

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RAJESH

Dec 25, 2015 06:10pm

wish u a very happy birthday sharrif sahab and marry critsmas to people of pakistan

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INDIAN

Dec 25, 2015 06:10pm

@Imtiaz Ali Khan See imtiaz , Modi is there to make Democracy strong.
Force are made only to protect country and nothing more.
in a civilized society ,forces has very limited powers.
and Modi knows this and he is helping Nawaz to Help and build the democracy in Pakistan.

I have read all the comments. Yes it is a welcome gesture from both sides but it is merely a goodwill gesture, I'd say people are reading too much in to it, but then again, one has to start somewhere. And yes it is a good start.

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Rahul

Dec 25, 2015 06:14pm

Masterstroke by Mr. Narendra Modi.
Let's us hope our differences are bridged. Appreciate Pakistan for welcoming him like this :)

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Changez_Khan

Dec 25, 2015 06:15pm

Pakistanis have always welcomed Indians so 'Welcome to Pakistan Modi'.

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Usman

Dec 25, 2015 06:15pm

He was there to pay respect to Quaid-e-Azam on his birthday!

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Haider

Dec 25, 2015 06:16pm

Modoli knows he is not dealing with unarmed gujrati muslims.its Pakistan abd he had to surrender.CPEC is a game changer and will tame many 'hawks'.

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For Indo Pak Dosti

Dec 25, 2015 06:16pm

Welcome move, personal & business relationships are panacea to all kind of wounds of the past. Once there is a thriving economic relationship develops between the two estranged brothers, we will see improvement in all aspects of Indo-Pak relatioship. Cheers to one more step towards normalization of relationship...

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Abdul Wadi

Dec 25, 2015 06:17pm

Struggle for permit to trade routes through Pakistan to Iran, Afghanistan and beyond is showing up. From celebrating 1971 in Bangladesh to surprise visit in Lahore, what a fast change of color?

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Reality

Dec 25, 2015 06:18pm

It all started with Raheel visits to US. Havn't seen him talking much after then... And relationship started to improve after that...

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Zeeshan Ahmed Khan

Dec 25, 2015 06:18pm

Whatever relation with Pakistan with India? Anything toward good step should be welcome at both end. Ultimately it will be good for future of both countries. Their is nothing in fighting. We welcome Modi to Pakistan.

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San

Dec 25, 2015 06:21pm

@Tahir A That is stupid... Modi is a man of Steel who has the guts to break protocol.. Modi and Shariff are friends.. Just like Vajpayee and Shariff... Shed this attitude.. ... Stay humble. Stay calm and appreciate the gesture...

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Ravee

Dec 25, 2015 06:22pm

Trust Modi, has got all capabilities

of Good governance.

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San

Dec 25, 2015 06:23pm

@asad rizvi Pakistan's support is absolutely not needed for UN seat...

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Akhtar

Dec 25, 2015 06:24pm

It is indeed welcome that Modi has decided to finally talk to Pakistan.
Peace is desperately needed for both countries to progress.
The war and enmity mentality only benefits the enemies of both countries who want to profit from it.
I hope that progress on all issues important to both countries can be sorted out via friendship.

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Azeem

Dec 25, 2015 06:26pm

This is like good neighbours.

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True Blue

Dec 25, 2015 06:28pm

Nawaz Sharifji ..Many happy returns of the day..You're the only PM of Pakistan as a PM to meet two Indian PM's inside Pakistan, first it was PM Atalji who shares birth date with you good a decade ago and now Modiji on your birthday at your home..tussi great ho..may god bless you with great health & a little wealth....(off course you're already very wealthy)

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Oncoman

Dec 25, 2015 06:31pm

Beautifully done. Let no one tell otherwise. A Pakistani

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vijay,salem

Dec 25, 2015 06:34pm

on one hand India is strengthening itself with more arms on the other hand extends her hand to Pakistan for friendship.This tells only one message that India's arm buildup is not against Pakistan.Great move by Modi.

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Hamza

Dec 25, 2015 06:36pm

Wohoo a very warm welcome to Modi from all us Pakistanis. Lets demolish the walls which stands between us and usher a new era of love, tranquility, prosperity & brotherhood.

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Zain

Dec 25, 2015 06:36pm

This meeting is between Royal family of King Nawaz Sharif & Mr.Modhi PM India.

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Kailash

Dec 25, 2015 06:37pm

@Muneer, Congress and Sonia Gandhi are a spent force who did nothing but corruption in last 10 years. And now when their cases have started coming out, they have started getting desperate. Growing intolerance, Award wapasi, etc was all drama they created. Their only agenda is criticize everything BJP does.

Hope at least now people understand who really is tolerant and who is intolerant.

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independentthinker

Dec 25, 2015 06:37pm

This is the way to get ahead and resolve disputes. United India and Pakistan can move from being third world (developing) countries to first world in no time. Just hope outside influence does not deter them, as I am sure there will be many countries who would want to see us not being united .

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Hamza

Dec 25, 2015 06:38pm

@San actually it is needed for UNSC permanent seat. But why do you have to bring the hate & deadlocks instead of discussing all the new possibilities which a new relationship between two great neighbors offers. Welcome brothers & sisters from across the board

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Aamir Ashraf

Dec 25, 2015 06:39pm

Time to build relations. Enough of animosity. Pakistan and India can mutually benefit by building cordial ties.

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VSR Gash

Dec 25, 2015 06:40pm

@Ibrahim The best comment ever I have seen.

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Hamza

Dec 25, 2015 06:41pm

@True Blue sir jee tussi vee great hou (dear sir you also are great), from your brother across the border :)

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VSR Gash

Dec 25, 2015 06:43pm

@Kashif Abbasi We will host you when are in India. I am sure you will enjoy every moment of your visit.

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Zain

Dec 25, 2015 06:45pm

Meeting between Nawaz Sharif & Mr.Modi nothing to do any business with Pakistan. Two and half hour business with red carpet welcome big surprise.

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SMI

Dec 25, 2015 06:46pm

It is really an outstanding gesture !

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shad

Dec 25, 2015 06:47pm

Good to know 2 leaders have broken the ice...One thing clear modi is strong man

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Secular Indian

Dec 25, 2015 06:47pm

What exactly is this man thinking? There was never a PM in India more harder to figure out.

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Dura

Dec 25, 2015 06:47pm

Well-done Mr pm modi. Prove yourself to be a great political leader of the subcontinent. Move ahead to resolve our differences. Ignore what it opponents say.

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Yuva

Dec 25, 2015 06:47pm

@Muneer Congress will oppose whatever the Govt does. Because opposition party means opposing the Govt for them.

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rp

Dec 25, 2015 06:50pm

Belive in truth that we have to move forward, else once upon time britisher rules & divide us .. noway if we lost in old generation revenge stories.. will Lost ourselves in dark..Good start..

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Gururaj B N

Dec 25, 2015 06:50pm

The attitude about this development in Pakistan media is healthier than that in India's opposition parties.

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Abhilash

Dec 25, 2015 06:52pm

If we see both the leaders together in their Kurta and half jackets, who would think that they belong to different nations. Despite having so many similarities, the fact that we keep on quarreling is deeply shameful. I pray that both these leaders (considered strongmen in the respective nations) achieve peace. Millions are in poverty, both the countries need this desperately.

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Mike London

Dec 25, 2015 06:53pm

Modi will modify South Asia

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SAAD

Dec 25, 2015 06:53pm

Welcome to Pakistan...!!

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Shirish Asthana

Dec 25, 2015 06:53pm

welcome 2016. We wish success in mission.

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Muneer

Dec 25, 2015 06:54pm

@Yuva & others
But that shouldn't be, a stronger relationship between the two countries can do wonders. Our combined military, economic & nuclear strength can do wonders making our region the strongest and most prosperous in the whole world. Congress can bite the dust if its so naive.

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vijay

Dec 25, 2015 06:56pm

Looking at their body language both Sharif and Modi are comfortable with each other.

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Syed Zafar Kaxmi U.S.A

Dec 25, 2015 06:59pm

In today's world of blood, chaos and mayhem where humanity is under seige all around, this is the best news of the year and a very promising new dawn of hope. May the two countries start moving together towards peace, prosperity and development for their people.

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Syed Husain

Dec 25, 2015 06:59pm

Thank you, thank you,and thank you to both the leaders for having that much sense.

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Indo_Pak Peace

Dec 25, 2015 07:00pm

WOW !!! That's really a wonderful move by Modi and should be appreciated and applauded by both nations. Let us give Peace and Prosperity a chance for both countries.

Love & Respect for you Mr Modi ..... from Pakistan !

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southindia

Dec 25, 2015 07:02pm

Am I the only indian who is not impressed. Peace between two countries is vital however Modi ji is contradicting and not sure what is up to in his mind. It important for people on both sides know what really is going on. Hope India govt is not playing tricky games and play games on such important issues

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LahoriPakistan

Dec 25, 2015 07:03pm

The picture titled "PM Nawaz receiving Indian PM Modi on his arrival.─ Photo: Indian MEA" in the article just made my day. We should be more like this, instead of being bigoted keyboard warriors. :)

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gary

Dec 25, 2015 07:03pm

@I am too American Then he has to extend the same freedom to other states as well.

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Gary

Dec 25, 2015 07:04pm

Masterstoke of diplomacy by Modi. Hope this move will bring the two giants closer.

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Saleem

Dec 25, 2015 07:10pm

It is so nice, must be appreciated, this visit is just like a family member. It make me to feel great. The friendship of India and Pakistan will be a model of peace and prosperity in the world.

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Ruhail Ahmad Mir from Indian occupied kashmir

Dec 25, 2015 07:10pm

Perhaps it is the step forward by Mr Modi to regain his lost image as a result of his staunch anti-Pak policies. Of late Whatever reasons though this visit could be channelled into the realm of long-lasting peaceful co-existence of the two great nations. Hope that PM Nawaz sahab and PM Modi ji will initiate the everlasting peaceful measures

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Liaqat ali

Dec 25, 2015 07:14pm

Amazing gesture.Pakistan should reciprocate.Let the past go and move forward.We need to spend money on education and health care than buying arms and making nuclear weapons.We have a lot in common with our neighbours.Shut the mongerers out on both sides.

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Masood

Dec 25, 2015 07:14pm

Sixty eight years ago we were one. We learned to co-exist for centuries, even with the non-conformity of religious beliefs, but the biggest thing was we respected each other, we participated in each others fun and sorrow. Religion took a back seat, humanity and friendship took-over. Can we go back to that golden-era ?

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Indian 1

Dec 25, 2015 07:14pm

You love him or hate him but you just can not ignore him ... he is Modi .. we are with him ..

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Spiky

Dec 25, 2015 07:14pm

Mr. Modi is as unpredictable as Pakistan cricket team.

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Weirdity

Dec 25, 2015 07:16pm

Manmohan Singh did talk lot about peace but never visited pakistan. But a guy painted in Pakistan as a very bad bad guy did.

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imran

Dec 25, 2015 07:16pm

Modi and Sharif true brothers.

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LahoriPakistan

Dec 25, 2015 07:16pm

@Ruhail Ahmad Mir from Indian occupied kashmir
Yes brother, you are right. Dialogue, dialogue & dialogue is the only way forward. All issues including Kashmir should be discussed & resolved and its about time. Enough of the hatred and fighting, we Pakistanis don`t have anything against India or Indians. And Kashmiri belongs to Kashmiris only, they should be free to decide their own fate and there is nothing wrong with it. And a decision should come with consensus of India,Pakistan and Kashmiri people.

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Dave

Dec 25, 2015 07:17pm

@Secular Indian the guy is smart and confident. There were issues at home with regards to Arun Jaitley and Aap party along with Kirti Azad. Adding to the issues were the senior BJP stalwarts having a closed door meeting.
In my opinion it was a sweet move, the guy is brilliant. The media would be talking about it for the next 4-5 days trying to decipher his move. Giving him enough time for the jaitley and internal party issues.

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vicky

Dec 25, 2015 07:17pm

Every big journey begins with a small step. Way to go Modi and Sharif...

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Azad Kashmiri Mirpur

Dec 25, 2015 07:19pm

@Ruhail Ahmad Mir from Indian occupied kashmir
Agreed, lets sit and resolve our issues/problems like civilized people. A solution to all outstanding issues including Kashmir can only be brought through serious negotiations. The issue should be resolved as per the wishes of the Indian gov, Pak gov & especially the Kashmiri people the main aggrieved party through consensus and mutual respect. Spewing hatred, fighting each other, being keyboard warriors isn`t the way. So a warm welcome to our indian brothers & sisters from India :)

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Kamlesh

Dec 25, 2015 07:20pm

Short but very effective visit by PM Modi.

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gerry dcunha

Dec 25, 2015 07:23pm

Good step by both countries in the right direction - May this step bring both the countries more closer

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Sugar boy Sam

Dec 25, 2015 07:25pm

Soon President Obama will visit Pakistan.If Modi can why he.Opposition parties please do not get up set by this visit and disrupt parliament. This is good news for the both countries.

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S. A. M.

Dec 25, 2015 07:30pm

Welcome Mr Modi

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Bharat

Dec 25, 2015 07:32pm

I am getting ready for a Pakistan Visit, hope can do this in near future,

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raj

Dec 25, 2015 07:34pm

Milneka to ek bahana chahiye!! I like the approach. To meet friends we don't need appointments. Just call up and say I have come, you come and receive me!! Hope this lightens up the indo-pak's umbilical bonds!!

Why so much negativity, when most Pakistanis are feeling positive, and looking forward to the improvement in relationship?

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Mike London

Dec 25, 2015 07:45pm

Two brothers reunited!!

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Ajai

Dec 25, 2015 07:46pm

I wish for the day an Indian or a Pakistani can take his own cars across the borders to visit family and friends... A good relationship will be helpful for both countrie's prosperous future...

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Gabbar

Dec 25, 2015 07:46pm

well done Modi-ji. This is the heights of diplomacy. friends we're witnessing historic development in the Indo-Pak relationship. Narendra Modi is not only statesman but a great visionary. what a timing sir-ji... great!!!

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@sheikh

Dec 25, 2015 07:47pm

First time in my life, my heart melt for India's NM.

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Shakil USA

Dec 25, 2015 07:48pm

Great news. Welcome Mr. Modi and we are looking forward to have friendly relationship with our neighbors. Excellent and God bless Pakistan and India.

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Jawad

Dec 25, 2015 07:48pm

@Bharat You are always welcome brother, you will be our honored guest. Just like your respect PM, modi. #Welcome2Pakistan

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ME

Dec 25, 2015 07:49pm

MODI is da man.

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Shakil USA

Dec 25, 2015 07:49pm

@hari - Your are right and agreed.

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anonymous

Dec 25, 2015 07:50pm

@southindia : "Am I the only indian who is not impressed"

Absolutely yes, you are definitely in the small minority, and I am very glad to say that. Most Indians would like to have friendly relations with Pakistan, and I believe vice versa is equally true.

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ProudPakistani

Dec 25, 2015 07:52pm

Modi has won the hearts of many Pakistanis with this kind gesture. #Welcome2Pakistan :)

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ProudPakistani

Dec 25, 2015 07:53pm

Pakistan & India should be like US & Canada. Love from Pakistan

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Jay

Dec 25, 2015 07:54pm

Pakistani PM is naïve to think that India will ever do a constructive negotiations on Kashmir. While Nawaz Shareef is focused on multiplying his business through investment in India, Modi is focused on a safe passage to Afghanistan , right through Pakistan and keeping an eye on the China-Pak trade corridor.
Conclusion of the story: Pakistan be the battle ground for India, Afghanistan and China.

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Khalid

Dec 25, 2015 07:54pm

What a fantastic genture by the Indian Prime Minister. Well done.
Modi Nawaz

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Awan

Dec 25, 2015 07:55pm

@anonymous Viceversa hold definitely true, Indians are like our brothers/sisters, friends and are like our very own lost relatives. We in Pakistan are sick of this hartred, bigotry, hate speech by keyboard warriors. I welcome Modi on this visit and wish Indians well :) may we both prosper always.

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abdul khaliq qureshi

Dec 25, 2015 07:55pm

I would like to congratulate Premier Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif who initially called shashma swaraj in Pakistan to replace message in connection with peace and harmony between both the neighbouring countries to keep antact such a concept. However, the Indian Premier, Narendra Modi has visited the Pak premier at Raiwind to discuss the situation. The core issue of Kashmir either resolved or discussed on this occasion was a secret issue not opened so far. Later the Premier Nawaz will inform the nation either its stand still or after secretaries meeting addressed. Modi's arrival in Pakistan on table talk could not be considered a little idea, but it was a good omen to enter into reconciliation between both the nuclear powerful countries to welcome peace keeping process in the future. The premier of Pak is completely assured that Kashmir issue would be resolved amicably sooner or later !!

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ME

Dec 25, 2015 07:56pm

MODI you are awesome. you are da man.

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Man gentle

Dec 25, 2015 07:56pm

Its just trade meeting that is disguised in suuden stop on the ceremony of PM Nawaz granddaughter weeding. Jendal family presence shows they are only here to seek the Afghan Iron trade through Pakistan with Nawaz family Partner ship.

No friendship and trade until Kashmir Independnce.

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Amir Indian

Dec 25, 2015 07:57pm

@Talha because Cricket & Politics are 2 different things

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Common Man (Pak)

Dec 25, 2015 07:57pm

@Ajai , that would be awesome brother!

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Habib

Dec 25, 2015 07:58pm

So basically Modi came to attend the wedding ceremony of Sharif grand daughter.

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RP Mehrotra

Dec 25, 2015 07:58pm

We - the two nations cannot look the other way. We are neighbours with perfect past that was soured by European rulers. We need to be ourselves and start respecting each other. We surely can coexist - happily, peacefully. Great begining by Modi ji. Opposition would cry hoarse on both sides of the border.

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Arslan

Dec 25, 2015 07:59pm

Very suspicious this ..

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Man gentle

Dec 25, 2015 07:59pm

Modi and company shut their iner hate because they are looking for buinsness of Jandal group, who bribe well them.

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Safdar

Dec 25, 2015 07:59pm

Looks like a family get together than a state visit...

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Awan

Dec 25, 2015 08:01pm

To be honest it actually feels good, to appreciate and compliment one another instead of sprewing hatred. I hope this will usher a new era of tolerance, friendship and a productive relationship between the two great neighbors.

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Ibrahim

Dec 25, 2015 08:02pm

Why did he have to go so soon? Thats sad. Maybe nothing has changed

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jay

Dec 25, 2015 08:03pm

He came , he saw and he won hearts with his Charisma and Camaraderie . However the opponents are still struggling to comprehend , whether to take it as a Googly or a Bouncer .

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Ibrahim

Dec 25, 2015 08:04pm

@RP Mehrotra Agreed, I hope this will be the first of the many more visits for the establishment of a concrete relationship between us.

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ASHOK

Dec 25, 2015 08:06pm

Man to man contact will take a century to bring about any changes in the relations of the two countries, but there is always a second option. Nawaz visited India on Mr. Modi's swearing in and his stoping over by in Pakistan on Nawaz's grand daughter's wedding is more important and will bring immediate results. Please don't look at it with any negative view because these are the measures only seasoned politicians can take. Next step send Army General to visit India's General, then India should send those parlimant0rians who have negative views about Pak and visa-versa.

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komal s

Dec 25, 2015 08:08pm

@Ganesh not sure your point makes sense

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schal

Dec 25, 2015 08:09pm

@anonymous Some times is wise to be reckless in a good way, that is what Mr. Modi and Mr. Sharif are doing. Why do not you support them for the good of both countries?

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Inherent-right

Dec 25, 2015 08:09pm

Welcome PM Modi, a very warm gesture,thanks.Good neighbors should always keep their doors & windows open,and they also share moments of happiness and sadness together. The statesmanship of PM Nawaz Sharif is no doubt commendable.People of Indo-Pak looks forward for ease in travel,for free trade,and all other such favors beneficial for both the nations future generations.Greetings to PM on the gracious occasion of grand daughter wedding, and Birthday.

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Zakhmi

Dec 25, 2015 08:10pm

@timetostopthis but he could raise intolerance ,demolishing of Babri Masjid , attacked on muslim in gujrat.for this democracy support him????

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pawan kumar

Dec 25, 2015 08:11pm

A surprised ,symbolic visit. For me a ordinary indian it is the most delightful news Sharif sahab same is expected from you in future/ India and pak both have to understand that people want to strong ties between the countries
im overwhelmed

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ASHOK

Dec 25, 2015 08:12pm

Pakistan must sign a pledge of brotherhood with India and India should sign a pledge of never attack Pakistan and continue resolving one issue after the other. Tabdilli Aa Rahi Hai.

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himal

Dec 25, 2015 08:12pm

Mr,Nawaz shariff and Modi both need applause. I think Mr.Shariff is sensible towards good relations with India.But i don't think there will be any drastic change in relatioship between both nations but slowly it may happen.
Any way Happy Birth day to Mr,Shariff

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malick

Dec 25, 2015 08:12pm

@Karma ....yes, this is the sarri response, not a Kashmir matter,

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Muneer

Dec 25, 2015 08:12pm

@ASHOK To be honest this might actually work. Its time we start acting like mature adults and resolve our issues, instead of spending our energies in insulting, defaming and degrading one another without little or no success. There needs to be a transition from keyboard warriors, to mature intellectuals.

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schal

Dec 25, 2015 08:13pm

@jayagor Even if so, this must be appreciated for their choice. No reason to condemn the open-minded gesture!

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Manjeet

Dec 25, 2015 08:13pm

Well begin is half done these small small steps will lead to bigger things

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arsh

Dec 25, 2015 08:14pm

So Modi was here to attend Royal Wedding Ceremony of the Grand Daughter of His Highness Mr. King Mian Nawaz Sharif.

nothing more.

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schal

Dec 25, 2015 08:16pm

@Adeel Smiles are the most tangible gift anyone can have. Smile without reservations and smile with open heart, good for your mind and body. Rest of the goodies will follow.

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kiran

Dec 25, 2015 08:17pm

was a stunner from Modi....way to go for two brotherly nations....

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Reddy

Dec 25, 2015 08:18pm

Today i woke up with tears of Pride.
Proud to have a PM like Modi.
You never cease to amaze me and the world.

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Capt Faraz

Dec 25, 2015 08:21pm

Good gesture n long awaited toooo.....

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Manjeet

Dec 25, 2015 08:21pm

I pray to God that new yr brings lot many good things for both the countries. How the world will look like when we get together to eliminate poverty and improve the lives of citizens India Pak friendship zindabad

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Trq

Dec 25, 2015 08:21pm

@Chirag Patel very welcome Chiraq bhai

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schal

Dec 25, 2015 08:22pm

@Nabiel Wonderful, unlike some others who seem to be happy to get stuck in the past of hatred and doubts.

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Trq

Dec 25, 2015 08:22pm

That's what we need. Keep going in right direction hats off

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AXH

Dec 25, 2015 08:24pm

To all those who are jumping up and down and throwing kudos to "Modiji", can you answer a simple question. If "Modiji" was so sincere to improve ties with Pakistan then why did he not allow the Indian cricket team to play against Pakistan? The bottom line is that India will not agree to anything that might benefit Pakistan financially.

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Abdulla Hussain

Dec 25, 2015 08:25pm

Political gimmick, I don't expect much from this visit. Anyway it was nice to see him in Lahore. May this flash visit germinate in real peace between the two neighbors.

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Ali

Dec 25, 2015 08:26pm

With no regards to Pakistani efforts against terrorist, Modi said unfavorable statements for Pakistan in Afghanistan, and then two hours later, Modi comes to Pakistan and we Pakistanies put red carpet and receive his whole heartely.

Had this been Pakistani PM, India have never let him come to India after this statement and with such a short notice. This needs a big heart, which India lack always...

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Pradeep

Dec 25, 2015 08:26pm

@pathan so what's wrong for supporting India for this. one day pakistan turn will come and India will also support..

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Indo-Pak People Believer

Dec 25, 2015 08:29pm

Two brothers! Blood is thick!! The divide and rule principle has gone on too long. Keep it going. It will outlast other superficial relationships with global powers.

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Shame

Dec 25, 2015 08:31pm

That's a good start but without independent Kashmir we all will be fooling ourselves!

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M. Masood Baig

Dec 25, 2015 08:32pm

Welcome Prime Minister,Narendra Modi of our great
neighbouring country. May it a good start for better relationship.

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SLDUA

Dec 25, 2015 08:33pm

Our fathers and grand fathers had been telling us that 'jehne Lahore nahin vekheya oh jammyan hi nahi'. Today, Modi has seen Lahore.

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Pradeep

Dec 25, 2015 08:33pm

@Ibrahim take it as another completely new beginning which will change both country for prosperity. hope there will be number of visits breaking all barriors in near future.

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hzr

Dec 25, 2015 08:33pm

@Dr Omer
Totally agree with your views.Time India and Pakistan forged improved ties and better the lot of people rather than spend on arms.

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Ajaya K Dutt

Dec 25, 2015 08:33pm

@Adnan Mazher Khan - Thank you. Your kind are the glimmer of hope.

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Rupesh

Dec 25, 2015 08:35pm

This is just show-off by Mr. Modi. no one can guess what's hidden in his brain. Modi knows that both India and Pakistan will stick to their current foreign policies. Sometimes world leaders now to international pressures. this is a trap created by Indian diplomats very carefully. And I'm convinced that Mr. Modi will not sacrifice RSS ideology at any cost.

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Reza Karim

Dec 25, 2015 08:38pm

Well done, PM Mr. Modi, bravo PM Mr. Sharif.
As a Bangladeshi, living in Canada, I too applaud your bold move in your resolve to bring the two Neighbours together. It bodes well for your countries, India and Pakistan, and indeed the rest of the world. I heartily congratulate you and pray for your good health.
May peace and optimism prevail

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Pp

Dec 25, 2015 08:39pm

@Imran AB well said and good to know that people have good intention And thought process

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JAY

Dec 25, 2015 08:41pm

@Rupesh
Journey of thousand miles starts with a first step and it takes more than a lion heart to even think of a step like this .
Anyways there were no dearth of Conspiracy theorists before , no one needs more .

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Lockhorn

Dec 25, 2015 08:42pm

We can only hope all this will end well. Let's pray that the New Year will bring peace and friendship to the region.

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Apoorv Swarup

Dec 25, 2015 08:44pm

So breakfast in Kabul, tea at Lahore and dinner at New Delhi, all in a day's work for Mr. Modi!

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Khan

Dec 25, 2015 08:45pm

Great start for both countries. Is this one time show or has different meanings. Peace with neighbors means prospects for durable economic progress in subcontinent.

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Agha Ata

Dec 25, 2015 08:46pm

It seems that the both countries are trying to divert their attention from Kashmir. :)

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Ajaya K Dutt

Dec 25, 2015 08:53pm

@Man gentle - Because of people like you I think Modi is wasting time.

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Dannish

Dec 25, 2015 08:54pm

Be warned, India is working on something. Like a permanent seat in UN. Never forget who we are !!

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SRIDHAR RAGHUNATHA RAO

Dec 25, 2015 08:58pm

Good and welcome gesture by Shri Modi ji. A warm and most memorable response Shri Nawaz Sheriff and the people of Pakistan. A great day for both the countries. Let us cherish our mutual warmth like this for all the time to come.

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shami

Dec 25, 2015 08:59pm

Seems he was invited to attend NS granddaughter Barat.

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Farouk Salehjee.

Dec 25, 2015 09:00pm

Great gesture displayed by Mr Modi and ofcourse credit also goes to our Prime Minister for devoloping this good relationship with Mr Modi.

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Deepu Sunny

Dec 25, 2015 09:01pm

@Zahid Khan Exactly .. am in KSA and here all best friends are Pakistanis :)

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Gurpreet Singh Sabharwal (USA)

Dec 25, 2015 09:02pm

@Muneer : "whats the deal with congress"

Well Congress is in the opposition & its the job of the opposition to oppose everything the ruling party does & try to gain political milage out of it.

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Saleem

Dec 25, 2015 09:02pm

India took Pakistan on his side during 3 bigs in ICC.
Now it seems India is doing this for permanent seat in Security Council.
If so, then India must decide Kashmir issue based on security council resolution passed long time ago.
Pakistan should be careful, because most of the time India does this when they need Pakistan and then they show their true color.

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Syed Ahmed, Canada

Dec 25, 2015 09:04pm

Modi was in Lahore at short notice to use his office in sale / purchases of Pakistan Steel by the steel tycoon Jandal.

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Zaidi

Dec 25, 2015 09:05pm

How come many of the world greatest leaders, Mao. Mahatima, Margaret (you know who), Mandela and now Modi have their names starting with M? One step of Modi, a giant leap for the local mankind. May long live the visionaries.

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mahtani

Dec 25, 2015 09:08pm

well done pm modi

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Gurpreet Singh Sabharwal (USA)

Dec 25, 2015 09:09pm

I hope the day comes soon when ordinary citizens of India & Pakistan can also take such unscheduled trips to each other's countries.

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Third Party

Dec 25, 2015 09:10pm

Wwaoow ...I am not surprised though. Modi is a charismatic statesman all I can say....

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Krishna

Dec 25, 2015 09:13pm

@Cyrus Listen my friend - China is just one of us. Asian. We have common goals. We must be glad to accept, China worked very hard to be on par with big nations. So are we. And lets keep a positive hope and informed outlook. The world wants Indians and Pakistanis to fight. It helps the arms vendors of USA- to sell the same arms to both brownies. It is upto us to determine

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Dinesh

Dec 25, 2015 09:13pm

Good Showmanship! Nothing is going to come out of it. This act from both sides is for their respective interests wrt to what they want from the rest of the world. For Pakistan, legitimacy and not be isolated as a terrorist nation. For India, not to be looked upon as inflexible. Both are playing the part very well. The developed countries know it and would want to continue this status quo to continue to sell/test their weapons.

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Tapish

Dec 25, 2015 09:15pm

Great initiative!! Good work done by Modi and Nawaz.Hope the two nations bind together in peace and harmony and the day is not far where the two nations come together and stamp out the terrorists.

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Nasir

Dec 25, 2015 09:19pm

four wars in last half+ century then dialogues. that means war is not solution to any problem only dialogues can. if Pak and China can go together why not India and Pak?

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misterbhai

Dec 25, 2015 09:23pm

Now is the time for Pakistan to push harder and put the Kashmir issue at the very front of talks as they should be. Kashmir should be resolved (I really do not care how it is resolved). It needs to be resolved and put behind. Only then both countries can have a meaningful relationship.

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BVSPRASAD

Dec 25, 2015 09:24pm

I hope the relations between the two nations sincerely move ahead progressively and the entire populace benefits and channelizes their positive energy to each one's betterment. All the best . May each nation gain and reach the pinnacles of the success in the eyes of the world.

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Jayakumar

Dec 25, 2015 09:28pm

I am deeply touched by Modis respect for elders. The TOI says he touched the feet of Nawaz Shariffs mother. Proud of our indian culture.

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k k tiwari

Dec 25, 2015 09:30pm

Proud to have Modi ji as P M , He has no egos when national interest matters > Long live Modi- Sharif friend ship . Jive jive Pakistan- Jai Hind

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wshaikh

Dec 25, 2015 09:31pm

A nice gesture on the part of PM Modi. It was a short visit but a giant step in normalizing relationship between the two countries. I am very happy with a surprise but positive turn of event.

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Mustafa R.

Dec 25, 2015 09:32pm

'That's like a statesman. Padosi se aise hi rishte hone chahiyen.'

Sushma ji, we were your 'Padosi' last month also, any reason for your U-turn? Did you get a bad news while in Afghanistan?

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Thoughtful

Dec 25, 2015 09:35pm

@Adnan Mazher Khan What about just being a human and a neighbor? This religious and ethnic tag has always been a problem in the world.

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Goutham

Dec 25, 2015 09:38pm

nice to see the two leaders develop a personal rapport. Hope it leads to something concrete.

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M Jamal Uddin

Dec 25, 2015 09:38pm

Choreography of the events speaks for itself.Indeed both but actually "all" are in the camp of "the policeman of the world" and it is actually its stick which is driving "everybody" to move forward as the policeman wishes to be

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Amir

Dec 25, 2015 09:41pm

If the Europeans can forget centuries of animosity and forge an alliance, why can't Pakistan and India do the same? Congratulations to Mr. Modi for taking this very important and brave step forward. I think opposition political parties on both sides ought to commend Mr. Modi and Mr. Shareef for this brief albeit significant meeting.

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Abhi

Dec 25, 2015 09:42pm

Great going Mr. Modi! You are true world leader... Thank you our Pakistani friends for kind hospitality!! It's right direction to change history and bring peace to both neighbours..

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Jag Nathan

Dec 25, 2015 09:49pm

I want the peace with Pakistan to succeed.

We are wasting way too much time screaming and threatening each other. I feel Nawaz Sheriff is sincere in his desire for Peace between our nations and I am so glad Mr. Modi has gone to Lahore to acknowledge Mr. Sheriffs sincere efforts. I hope we can establish peace so our people on both sides can enjoy the bounties of peace and economic progress.

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Sai

Dec 25, 2015 09:55pm

@Talha. Cricket is just a game. Let's not give it any more than it deserves.

This visit goes on to prove that friendship and enmity is all in the head. Of we want to be friends we can be. It is up to us. Hope the leaders that matter in both countries have friendship in the forefront of their mind.

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rahul

Dec 25, 2015 09:55pm

Lets start the relation. keeping aside kasmir. Once confidence is at peak, than kasmir should be discussed. Kasmir cant be resolved in tensed and hatred.

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Dr. Farooq Khan

Dec 25, 2015 09:55pm

Finally, Moodi understood. Thanks it is still fine. We want nothing but peace.

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Mohammad Afsar

Dec 25, 2015 09:59pm

Very welcome gesture. We hope it will materialize to building better relations between the two countries for achieving long term peace in the sub-continent.

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sunilsm

Dec 25, 2015 10:03pm

Who says miracle do not happen any more. Wish and hope these kinds will continue. Merry Christmas to all. Happy Birthday to Atalji and Nawab sir.
May this collective happiness last forever and isko kisikibi bhurinazar nahi lasgzaye.

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Khan

Dec 25, 2015 10:05pm

Way to go Putin. I think it is a good move for all the parties involved.

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shaan

Dec 25, 2015 10:06pm

Great gesture of peace...!
Dear Pak brothers, we are one and the same people..!
Let the borders and religions never part us anymore.. :)

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Iftikhar bhutta

Dec 25, 2015 10:11pm

We should well come Modi visit to Pakistan as it would be opening of new relations in three region for peace and progress .

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Sikandar Naqvi

Dec 25, 2015 10:13pm

You cannot change your neighbors. Its about time we live like neighbors. Great omen.

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Syed

Dec 25, 2015 10:13pm

@hari You are forgetting many Pakistani leaders have taken such initiatives including Zia, Musharraf, Benazir, and Nawaz.

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M.S.Venkatraghavan

Dec 25, 2015 10:14pm

India and Pakistan do have lots of difference of opinion for the past 60 and odd years and PM Modi is one of the four PMs of India to visit Pakistan. Having said that now the NSA is an Army man is heartening as Pakistan Army is also on the same page. This may be productive in the coming days to make more positive in their direction and purpose which was lacking all these years. However both Modi and Nawaz must ensure no more unpleasant incidents take place to derail the process as it will be time consuming and cumbersome. Our best wishes to both the PMs to go in the history as the architect of good neighbours.

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SURYA

Dec 25, 2015 10:17pm

@sbk He is already a prominent International Leader. He knows the ways and means to resolve the decades long issue. If India and Pakistan forge Heartful friendly and good relations.they together will become a Great Force to reckon with. LETS NOT FOIL THIS OPPORTUNITY. My Dear Brothers across the border..this is the time to break the jinx anddevelop mutual trust and friendship among the people two nations (Don't forget..we are one nation in the past).
Best wishes to all on this both sides on this Historic ocassion. I foresee my dream of visiting Lahore and savour the delicacies there will realise soon.
JAI HO MODI & NS.

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khan in chandler

Dec 25, 2015 10:18pm

True Grit on both Leaders. This is what is called as leading a nation, and both leaders did it. No matter what, Indian and Pakistanis are cousins, share the same culture, language and above of all, love for Bollywood. Bravo!!!!

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Ayub

Dec 25, 2015 10:18pm

It is a good gesture. The opportunity may be exploited for the reviving of bilateral relations between the two neighboring countries with the ultimate aim of improving the social and economic conditions of the ordinary people of the region.

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Steve Boston

Dec 25, 2015 10:18pm

Great move by both the PM's. Best thing all the useless advisors were not there. To get an agreement both the leaders have to be on same page and things will get done. Great move.

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harmony

Dec 25, 2015 10:19pm

pakistan needs it more, but the crazy hindus, wanting a victory, trying to prove something to themselves, something they probably do even know nor understand, are acting like they want it more.

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Mudasir

Dec 25, 2015 10:24pm

Such surprise visits are very useful as they give no chance to hate mongers to play their games.

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Sreenivas

Dec 25, 2015 10:26pm

We have two matured leaders!

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Vijay B.

Dec 25, 2015 10:26pm

Just looking at all the factors that came in to play simultaneously to make it happen, one cannot help but believe that this unprecedented "drop in" meeting was ordained by the supreme being himself. 1.It was Mr. Nawaz's birthday. 2. Mr Modi chose to call Mr. Nawaz to wish him a happy birthday. 3. Mr. Modi happened to be in Kabul and scheduled to fly right over Pakistan on his return trip to India. 4. It was Mr. Nawaz's grand daughter's wedding day. 5. In spite of their differences the two leaders had developed enough bonhomie for Mr. Modi to call Mr. Sharif spontaneously to wish him a happy birthday. 6. Both leaders were at a juncture where they could use some good press vis a vis some domestic issues facing them. Seems like all the zodiacs had gathered in one house to assure that this event would definitely take place.

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A run kochar

Dec 25, 2015 10:29pm

Can I dare to dream....
When we can live as borderless 2 countries. ...
When instead of hate we may learn to love and respect each other ...
At least ....I am not alone....
Most are like me....
I know. ..

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utpal kumar basu

Dec 25, 2015 10:33pm

I thank you both Modi sab & Nawaz Sharif sab. Hope your initiative & dialogue will bring a new horizon in this part of our globe.

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Raj patel

Dec 25, 2015 10:33pm

People criticizing their leaders on both side should have faith in their leaders capacity to visualize a decade ahead uncommon to common people.

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bahulayan

Dec 25, 2015 10:37pm

It is great move from Modiji: U r the ikon of peace and business

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Steve Boston

Dec 25, 2015 10:38pm

If you read Modi's tweet, the most intelligent thing he does is , he never discusses talks in media. That is a smart statesman.

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Satyam

Dec 25, 2015 10:40pm

Breakfast in Kabul, Lunch in Lahore, Dinner in Delhi...... What a PM we have got.

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truth only

Dec 25, 2015 10:41pm

Surprise to see so many positive comments for a Diplomatic move , (though positive).Does it suggests that both people's from India and Pakistan blindly follow their leaders, positive comments for positive move and negative (sometime abusive) comments for negative move.so easily people forget about the domestic constraints for our politicians , can public and opposition parties (military in Pakistan) will agree to any far reaching decision like loc converted to international border etc, the answer is no . Solutions is there for every problems but sometimes (in this case always) problem is the solution and keep away and not interfere and hope peace prevail.

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Khanra

Dec 25, 2015 10:42pm

Whatever is happening in secret, please keep it up!!!

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imran

Dec 25, 2015 10:46pm

Keep it up. Make peace not war.

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Dr Khalid Nabi

Dec 25, 2015 10:46pm

Pakistan and India after all are neighbors and have lived together as one of the oldest civilizations. Their main goal and common objective should be the eradication of the poverty in their respective lands. If they move sensibly in achieving what China, South Korea and a few other counties have done, all other related issues of corruption, acts of terrorism, and malpractices could be solved quickly. The focus should be living with mutual respect and dignity. There is no dearth of talents and resources in this sub continent. All energies should be geared toward new fields of exploration of natural resources and then share the results with common people on the street. People from country with lower poverty levels enjoy much more peace and freedom. Lets do that.

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Ajay Sharma

Dec 25, 2015 10:47pm

I am impressed with wide coverage and impressive pics. I must give credit to Dawn. I really liked the photos of 15 August celebrations on your website. Dawn is really impressive. Very skilled photographers.

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RA Khan

Dec 25, 2015 10:49pm

Modi and Donald Trump are the reality of world now.

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Roshan Sharma

Dec 25, 2015 10:49pm

I think on Mr. Modi's visit both countries outvoted conservative parties albeit having more similarities in terms of dynastic leadership had opposite reaction: your's conservative party is more accommodating than our's.

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Hindusthani

Dec 25, 2015 10:51pm

Mr.Modi should get Nobel prize for his great effort of peace in between India & Pakisthan. Really India and Pakisthan come closer to work together in all field then their wont be poor & poverty (people) in these two countries. And also very important Mr.Modi should make Asia particularely India, Pakisthan, vietnam, Tahiland, Combodia, Malaiysia, Singapore, Brunei, Burma, Bangladesh, Afganisthan, Iran, Laos, Indonesia free circulation people no visa system, Trade exchange, studies, work etc, etc, as like EU european countries.

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Fazal Karim

Dec 25, 2015 10:55pm

As a member of divided family( many like me) want to meet my relations and friends in India, will Modi jee make it possible by easing visa restriction and process.

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optimist

Dec 25, 2015 10:59pm

This is why N. Modi is one of the most popular leader of the world, soon he will be the # one.

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jags

Dec 25, 2015 11:01pm

Anybody realised here...there is no incident at boarder, no firing, no soldier killing..... guess people who are against peace have not got time to create tension between the peace process as it's a surprise visit.

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Putin

Dec 25, 2015 11:04pm

Merry xmas to all in pak.hope we get to live like US and Canada.
Hope wishing u all xmas doesnt mean i am going to be beheaded

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Vineet

Dec 25, 2015 11:04pm

It is very nice to see good comments from Pakistani brothers on Modi's visit. I would give equal credit to Nawaz Sharif for accepting last minute request to visit. Healthy relations between us are good for both countries. It would be good for citizens of both countries to forget past and start afresh. If Japan can work with America after Nagasaki and Hiroshima, Germany can have good relations with Britain after WW2, why can't we two countries go together?

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Muneer

Dec 25, 2015 11:07pm

After seeing Congress reaction to this historic visit, as a Pakistani I don`t have any respect for Congress any more. Instead of applauding this move to mend ties they resort to such mockery, bigotry at its finest display. huh

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niju

Dec 25, 2015 11:07pm

Modi and Nawaz should strengthen their friendship...it will send chills to the spine of the major powers of the world.

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Gulli Dunda Champion 2001

Dec 25, 2015 11:07pm

Very nice of Mr. Modi and I am very impressed with Ms. Sushma Swaraj. Great going !

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kirther

Dec 25, 2015 11:14pm

It is a good development and Mr. Modi scored points by this visit, but being somewhat familiar with Indian mind-set there has to be well thought out plan behind this visit, perhaps transit trade to Afghanistan as it will benefit India many folds or China's keen interest in gaining strategic advantage through Baluchistan. Whatever the actual reason but Pakistani politicians must be jumping up and down in excitement but there is no doubt that the present group of politicians in Pakistan do not posses the dept and political acumen to maneuver the whole situation in Pakistan's favour.

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aga khan

Dec 25, 2015 11:15pm

Absolutely a phenomenon gesture on part of Modi. Sharif equally gracious to greet him with a warm hug.

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Paa Ji

Dec 25, 2015 11:19pm

This is just the start, hope we'll see many more positive steps from both sides. Finally we see a silver lining at the end of a dark night.

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Socrates of Gilgit-baltistan

Dec 25, 2015 11:19pm

Although it was an excellent gesture of extraordonary proportions but we Pakistani are too accustomed to have great many expectations even to the point of wild imaginations. One would only can hope that for goods' sake the meeting between the leaders of the two sovereign states would bring stability and further agumentation between India and Pakistan because seemingly placid water always run deep and what is apparent in politics does not necessarily mean the same in the hidden end. Anyhow, hope is once again getting the upper hand and possibility of a new dawn of oppurtunities is on the rise.

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hyat

Dec 25, 2015 11:20pm

no more progress just a trick. let et see what happens after few weeks .

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anonymous

Dec 25, 2015 11:22pm

@Muneer : "After seeing Congress reaction to this historic visit, as a Pakistani I don`t have any respect for Congress any more"

Muneer, the Congress party has lost all respect. They are a friend of no one, absolutely no one. That party is one big obstruction towards progress. Their sole intention is to selfishly profit for just themselves. Indians are fast losing respect for them.

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SSB

Dec 25, 2015 11:24pm

this is a master stroke... Only Modi could spring such surprises. It takes guts to make such a move. There is no other politician in India who could match his moves.
Bravo!

Great to see such a nice gesture from Pak PM as well.

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Arshad V

Dec 25, 2015 11:25pm

Good news. But it is not just a good will gesture. India wants Pakistani land to transfer a d sell goods to Afghanistan and much further into central Asia.

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Jagga Indian

Dec 25, 2015 11:25pm

I get so emotional when Indians and Pakistani leaders meet. hoping for peace. Wish all the best to my Pakistani brothers across the border for a peaceful and prosperous new Year! One day I would like to drive from Amritsar to Lahore. Past has nothing to give us but sad memories and tears about partition. Let's hope for an amazing future!

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ramdar

Dec 25, 2015 11:35pm

@manish 'great move by modiji,congress stumped' Yes, it a great step forward, but do you have bring in your dirty domestic politics on a foreign media? Recall how BJP hardliners had opposed every move by Congress to improve relations with Pakistan.
Modi is a pragmatic leader.He understands the need to build good relations with Pakistan.

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shivprakash ruhatiya

Dec 25, 2015 11:36pm

keep it up

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Muneer

Dec 25, 2015 11:37pm

@anonymous Brother, I just don't know whether to call them (Congress) stupid or naive. Who in his right mind would burn posters & protest for attempts being made to bring stability in the region, especially when that region is in your own backyard and is a nuclear powered state. Sickening response by Congress and their supporters. I urge everyone to denounce such nefarious antics I am quite sure we in Pakistan will also be a backlash by some extremist elements. I fully support Nawaz Sharif with his decision to build a sustainable relationship with India.

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Manish Ojha

Dec 25, 2015 11:41pm

It's very surprising but historic and out of box move.
Ice has been broke.
I'm looking forward with optimism.
Good Luck

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Muneer

Dec 25, 2015 11:41pm

The general public of Pakistan holds no grudge against India, yes there are disputes and yes they can be resolved as well with solutions that are acceptable to both neighbors. Hate speech & fear mongering needs to end it builds up a rather bigoted and naive narrative which is at best hilarious for an educated individual. I hope Modi will come again and this time not just for 2 hours. I loved his decision but at the same time I am also sad that he gave in to the pressure back home by staying for such a short duration of time.

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ProudPakistani

Dec 25, 2015 11:44pm

@Jagga Indian

Driving from Amritsar to Lahore and from Lahore to Amritsar, wow that seems like such a wonderful idea. Really guys for a moment just think about it, we have so much to offer each other. Let this hatred and bigotry end WE PAKISTANIS DON`t hate you I hope this gets through, we want Indians as good friends, neighbors, brothers, sisters relatives etc

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Vijay

Dec 25, 2015 11:45pm

@Muneer : Congress is doing is job as opposition party...lets not give them any importance...ignore the crap by congress party...lets hope modiji and sharfiji to bring peace to the region....

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Govind Success

Dec 25, 2015 11:52pm

Touching Nawaz Sharif's mothers feet! Can't imagine any other Indian prime minister doing that in the past. Congress can call it such up but for me it's humility. I wish n hope he succeed in bringing the two nations together n helping Pakistan get rid of terror outfits.

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sumit

Dec 25, 2015 11:53pm

I m proud of my PM Modi

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Govind Success

Dec 25, 2015 11:57pm

Such a great son of India! Was touched to see PM Modi touching the feet of PM Sharif's mother! Such is his humility! Very touched to see that he remembered the jawans guarding our facilities! Hope Rahul, Sonia and Scamgress learn from him and the great Indian culture and tradition!! We are fortunate to have a great PM in our times! Hope God gives him strength to accomplish all his dreams and vision for India and the world!

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AXH

Dec 25, 2015 11:58pm

This apparent change in the Modi government can be attributed to: (a) US pressure on India to shed the hawkish attitude (b) India's desperate need to gain ground access to the central Asian markets and is knows that the path goes through Pakistan.

However, the Pakistan army is watching this development very closely and it will not allow any move by the Nawaz government that could go against the interests of Pakistan.

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Shdhsn

Dec 26, 2015 12:02am

Good for both countries and hoping it will be beginning of more good to come for both nations.

That's how it should be. Even citizens from both sides should be allowed to visit. They will be surprised to know that common citizens don't harbor any animosity toward each other. It's an anamoly created by leaders from both sides for their own needs. Kudos to Modi and Nawaz for taking the first step. A friendship between India and Pakistan will make lot of World powers to shudder.

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amit

Dec 26, 2015 12:06am

@Muneer Thats like a spirit brother...After all we all r brothers...

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Zak

Dec 26, 2015 12:15am

Such is the difference in the maturity of the two nations. In india they burned effigies of Modi for visiting Pakistan and in Pakistan, no one even bothered. Pakistan is the true leader in South Asia. Something others should swallow.

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Bupi

Dec 26, 2015 12:21am

It takes two to clap nice & great move.

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Bin Adam

Dec 26, 2015 12:29am

Over whelming peace loving Pakistanis within and abroad have warmly welcomed the visit of Mr. Modi. Only the enemies of peace and friendly relations between two neighbors will ever make any negative reaction or comments on his visit. Hitherto because of the failure of both sides leadership or establishments the relations been worsening to such formidable extent. Nawaz Sharif has always taken sincere initiative to promote friendly relations invoking opposition from the influential forces of hate and hostility both sides. Mr. Modi has proved that he is a charismatic leadership quality and if he wishes he could turn the hostility into best friendship in the larger interest of both the long suffering nations. God bless India and Pakistan.

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Rabia Salman

Dec 26, 2015 12:39am

Modi ji nice
6 N-plants contract with Mr Putin and then hi to Mr. Sharif
;-)
No one talking about your Visits for the N power and qabool.

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Parvez

Dec 26, 2015 12:41am

That was a gesture by Modi that showed statesmanship........and Nawaz responded well.

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nj01

Dec 26, 2015 12:46am

Great gesture by our PM!! Peace, peace and peace..

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Aaditya

Dec 26, 2015 12:50am

Least bother about any outcome of this meeting..guys resume cricket between two country at least for sake of citizens.

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DIVAKAR JEEDIGUNTA

Dec 26, 2015 12:57am

It is time both the countries start trade relations and contacts at people level - It is time both countries resume and cricket and hockey ties - Modi received grand welcome at Pakistan - Let him reciprocate the gesture by welcoming Afridi immediately

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VisionHawk

Dec 26, 2015 01:07am

@amit Indeed we are brother, indeed we are.

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Dr Vinod Warrier

Dec 26, 2015 01:08am

I ve always believed Pakistan is my mausi or chotti maa.
I wish such cordial gestures could frequently happen n melt all ice between both countries.
A sense of being owned n caretakers around brings us a lot of relief.
The whole visit was a top secretive one as it left all the """ western watch dogs"" of """indo pak""" peace clueless. Those stalwarts are so unhappy that they couldn't comment about our past wars n future wars as they always do during our any attempt of bilateral dialogues.

Kudos to modiji n Nawaz sahib.

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Manoj

Dec 26, 2015 01:11am

My most important question is : when are we playing first ODI in India together???

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Khan- Pakistani

Dec 26, 2015 01:22am

Modi came to attend the wedding ceremony of his friend's grand daughter.

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Milind

Dec 26, 2015 01:26am

@Muneer RSS has been portrayed as bad by congress and people who don't want Indo-Pak relation to improve. The best relation with Pakistan came when RSS backed PM ABV was in power. NaMo can also do it Pakistan need to provide +ve gesture. Stable Pakistan is in the interest of peace and progress of South Asea.

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dsdsd

Dec 26, 2015 01:35am

@Satyameva Jayate We Indians must congratulate Pakistan PM Nawaz S as well. This was a meeting betwen two PMs. This is not a one (Modi) man show.

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Somnath Mukhopadhyay

Dec 26, 2015 01:36am

Good step by both leaders. A Pakistani Army representative should also be involved. There is no excuse for not maintaining good relations between India and Pakistan. We are one people.

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Faisal Allie- Johannesburg.

Dec 26, 2015 01:38am

70 wasted between the two countries.

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m

Dec 26, 2015 01:40am

india pakistan either shd make frienship and shd have open border.....if they cannot do this,,,they shd happily use their nukes on each other to wipe out corruption, over population, unemployment,,,,,,,,,,

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Jaago

Dec 26, 2015 01:42am

Let's wait & see. There will be lots of fits and starts but this gesture by Indian PM, and reciprocal hospitality of the Pakistan PM, should be lauded as a step in the right direction. The trust deficit is huge, but out of the box thinking is needed by both sides. There is no reason why the South Asian region can't be as dynamic as others

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sssj

Dec 26, 2015 01:47am

This was a pleasant surprise and both leaders behaved like statesmen, a rare treat in the muck of politics.

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Tahirs

Dec 26, 2015 01:49am

They should meet more often

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sami

Dec 26, 2015 02:01am

Masterful indeed! We must remember that regardless of what the extremists on either side say, do, or how they try to derail the reconciliation process, we are still brothers. We share the same genes and the same blood runs through our veins. We have more in common with each other than those from elsewhere even when they share the same faith as us.

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rana1

Dec 26, 2015 02:03am

From a pakistani......this visit brought tears in my eyes.May both nations unite.

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saqib uk

Dec 26, 2015 02:05am

Simply great development. kudos to both leaders. one for visiting and one for receiving. so many things could have gone wrong even during this brief visit. hope it's a sign of things to come.

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saqib uk

Dec 26, 2015 02:06am

@Govind Success loved your message. thank you

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saqib uk

Dec 26, 2015 02:22am

this new thaw may well be due to economic interests but if these interests are a win win for both nations then let's speed ahead. anything is better than the tit for tat hatred we been getting for years now

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Jagga Indian

Dec 26, 2015 02:26am

@ProudPakistani

You are always welcome in Amrtisar!
Love from across the border.
Amritsar belongs to you as much as it belongs to us! We are all Punjabis.

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Abid Hafeez

Dec 26, 2015 02:28am

It is really so relieving so see both the countries coming close to each other. It sprouts a hope of healthy relations between the us. I would say "us" since it giving homely feelings.

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Khan- Pakistani

Dec 26, 2015 02:31am

He proably took many selfies !

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Robbing Hoods

Dec 26, 2015 02:32am

Not sure what message Modi had for Pakistan, but it surprising that he came personally to deliver that message.
If there are no hidden agendas, then he should invite Pakistan's PM to Visit India and open doors for tourism, economics and sports.

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Javed

Dec 26, 2015 02:46am

@A run kochar Yes, we are very much alike almost in everything. We look surprisingly alike in dress and habits and once lived together shared our sorrow and laughed together, even fought together in our liberation movement and it only less than seventy years we have been apart. Living for a 1000 year together and acquiring lots of good ( or bad) things of Hindu / Muslim cultures we are a unique hybrid and must be very proud for all the right reasons... but to remove these barriers but we have to trust each other and evolve into civilized nations first.

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Nizamuddin Ahmad Aali

Dec 26, 2015 03:00am

We are one alert nation. Guard of honor, red carpet , helicopter a got ready in five minutes & Modi Saheb caries jewelry and wedding gifts with him, in case he has to land where a PM grand daughter is getting married . Who are we, some retarded people? , Mian sahib.

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KPK

Dec 26, 2015 03:11am

I salute mr modi on behalf of KPK for such a kind gesture. Hats off.

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RIAZ ALVI

Dec 26, 2015 03:16am

it is one sub continent. go bless modi and sharif. be like u.s. canada

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Khalid iqbal (patriot)

Dec 26, 2015 03:16am

modi wanted to have a go at the Nehari and paya.

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Sufi Muslim

Dec 26, 2015 03:21am

Well played!

That's one small step for two men, a giant leap for ...

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EA

Dec 26, 2015 03:26am

Wow !! Man this is the Business and thumbs up PMs for taking
That positive step. Where there is a will there is a way.
Now start moving to achieving those 10 goals with full focus n blinkers on. Best of luck!

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Abrar-ul-Haque, USA

Dec 26, 2015 03:39am

@AXH
I guess, among other things, with this visit, India has ensured that Pakistan would not deny sending its cricket team to India for T20 WC . Pakistan won't now, even if they had reservations earlier.

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Arun

Dec 26, 2015 03:40am

India should give Pakistanis visa on arrival. There will be a million tourists from Pakistan each year.

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Bin Adam

Dec 26, 2015 03:44am

May India and Pakistan long live with peace and prosperity of their Nations.
Down with the evil divisive forces of hate and hostility including the extremists
and terrorists of both sides.

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Bye Bye

Dec 26, 2015 03:54am

@DVK

Expecting too much from two ----- so called leaders.

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Roy

Dec 26, 2015 03:57am

Even if it's a dream... I don't want to wake up!

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Mustafa R.

Dec 26, 2015 03:59am

@IP;

'Modi is game changer, he can do things which nobody could contemplate.'

The real game is changing in Afghanistan and Modi is only reacting.

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an expatriate

Dec 26, 2015 04:06am

Mr. Modi should be lauded for his action and Mr. Sharif for his treatment of Modi. If this action is appreciated and moved by both parties to bring peace in that part of world most likely may result in Noble Peace Prize for both. Thanks for the initiatives.

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probono publico

Dec 26, 2015 04:10am

PM Modi, you're most welcome to stopby any time on your foreign trips in Karachi, Islamabad, Quetta, Peshawer, Lahore or Gilgit as you're our neighbor. Pakistani pride nation had invited PM Manmohan to visit us and particularly to Gian village where he was born, and we had pulled his school records to show to him. PM Modi, when you get back to Delhi, please extend our invitation to PM Manmohan to visit us. He's a son of soil from Gian and was two term PM of India prior to PM Modi.

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vidyut

Dec 26, 2015 04:15am

@Zahid Khan there has to be a 20 year plan for reunification. Starting with removal of all school texts painting each other in bad light. Then free movement of goods, students and tourists. Finally monetary union followed by final unification. Kashmir problem solved by this.

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Sal

Dec 26, 2015 04:18am

Very good step by PM Modi. I hope both countries resolve their differences and set an example of good neighbors. Terrorists will do their unthinkable work both both PMs should have an understanding and stay with the bottom line which is peace and prosperity.

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Americawallah

Dec 26, 2015 04:53am

This meeting is more amazing and better than either Indian or Pakistani could have imagined. George Bernard Shaw said, "He who can, does. He who cannot, teaches (read Talk)". Both Modi and Sherif have shown that they are capable of delivering.

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Radhakrishnan Parameswaran

Dec 26, 2015 05:01am

Perhaps Modi wanted to prove a point to Mani Shankar Aiyar and Salman Khurshid. He landed in Lahore as if he was travelling in India as the P.M. without much ado and Pakistan welcomed him so naturally. Modi just made Aiyar and Khurshid looked like jokers for their acerbic and immature comment on him. The Congress out of power in India is fast losing sense of balance.

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Radhakrishnan Parameswaran

Dec 26, 2015 05:05am

@Dr Omer I cannot agree with you more.

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gaurav

Dec 26, 2015 05:19am

@Muneer Congress is a spent force breathing their final moments. Also, they do not understand the actual meaning of 'OPPOSITION' as they think they need to oppose every move of the Govt. thats what they are doing.

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Ddh

Dec 26, 2015 05:23am

@Putin Canadians think US is their elder brother and US thinks Canada is their kid.

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Spooky

Dec 26, 2015 05:34am

Its very hard to read between the line.Now I believe Mr Arvind Kejriwal is wrong to label Mr Modi is a 'coward' and a 'psychopath, in Delhi. I wish these high level cross border traffic may spout some fruit for both nation with hope to pack up our guns and ammunition and put it back in arm depot where they belong. Resolve the over due issues. Put some factories or orchards so the next generation can harvest them with gossip in down town in Lahore or Jalandhar that this is from the a cross the border in my life time.

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guest

Dec 26, 2015 05:41am

@Zak Definitely Pakistan is way ahead. Only world has blinkers on and they do not recognize this.

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jawad

Dec 26, 2015 06:31am

i am so happy that Modi and Sharif met in pakistan. I would have never thought these two asian giants would ever meet each other that too in Pakistan. This meeting have at least got rid of 50% of hatred in both countries toward each other. please let such meetings and surprise visits continue by both leaders and let live in peace and develop. To be honest modi really surprised the world.

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Karthick

Dec 26, 2015 06:47am

US should be deeply worried now. If these two countries get along, then they can't sell their weapons to anyone.

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Rahmat

Dec 26, 2015 06:48am

Any attempt to make peace between two nations should be welcomed. There is more to gain from peace for both countries.

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Krishna Ryali

Dec 26, 2015 06:50am

Good personal relations between the leaders can surely improve the relations between the two countries.
Manmohan singh never visited pakistan and many thought Modi too will follow the same.

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Indian

Dec 26, 2015 07:07am

@I am too American
I don't think he has the power to do it. Almost entire India will be again that decision. He will also lose the majority which he has

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Manjeet

Dec 26, 2015 07:10am

How wonderful it looked seeing two premiers together. Can't describe the type of joy pleasure I derived. I pray wiser counsel prevails upon our leaders and people and we get our act together. The very first benefit will be that we will divert scarce resources from arms to social sector there by improving the lives of common people

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Bhagwan

Dec 26, 2015 07:26am

I hope the dialogue between the two neighbors will result in peace prosperity and friendship between two countries.

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Vikas

Dec 26, 2015 07:43am

Excellent move result of which will be remembered for generations. Eradication of poverty, promotion of trade and tourism can help both countries.

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Kaly

Dec 26, 2015 07:48am

@Zahid Khan - You have mentioned it so rightly...from very beginning I have always commented in DAWN that Modi is the best person to do business, he is a strong nationalist leader who have made his own state Gujrat as no. 1 in India in all respect. He is known to be honest, he will never wear a 'TOPI' for fake secularism but he is doing development for all. He works 17-18 hrs a day and known for his honesty. Some political party in India can't digest his success and tried to label him as Anti Muslim etc etc which is not true.

Unless someone is trying to harm India, one don't see aggressiveness from his side. Infact I urge people of Pakistan specially business communities to have direct talk with him, it will be benefited for all.

Modi is making India in strong way in all respect, lets come together and we need to make South Asia a strong region. Ware, terrorism is no solution.

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Nav

Dec 26, 2015 07:52am

2015 has been a spectacular year for Modi and India. Under Modi's leadership - India became the fastest growing major economy in the world, India received the highest FDI in the world (beating Chna and US), India moved up in the Ease of Doing Business Ranking and now, this - an Indian PMs trip to Pakistan after a gap of 12 years.

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drsorathia@hotmail.com

Dec 26, 2015 07:56am

"Biggest stateman of the century" What a joke!. @hari

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Vas

Dec 26, 2015 08:11am

India is growing at great speed and it would be very good if Mr.Nawaz grab this opportunity to have trade pacts with Mr.Modi, so it would help common man in Pakistan. If he can convince Mr.Modi, take it as done deal... Pakistan.... don't miss this opportunity...

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MSAlvi

Dec 26, 2015 08:16am

A good and friendly relationship between Pakistan and India can be very beneficial for the people of both Pakistan and India. That's what people want. Who controls Kashmir is not so important for the people.

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KKG

Dec 26, 2015 08:27am

Long live Pak India friendship...Indeed Modi Ji you are charismatic leader...

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NS

Dec 26, 2015 08:32am

Hmmm...very strange but a good gesture. Most of the comments here are positive but it doesn't take much to ignite a fire between the two countries. The people of the two countries are very emotional and all it takes is a one small incident and the pendulum swing the other way.

The hardliners will try everything in their power to instigate something and only the time will tell if the two countries have the will and endurance to bear it I.e. stay it course no matter what.

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Samsonite

Dec 26, 2015 08:35am

@Reality : I think you have got it bang on. Something happened then.

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Samsonite

Dec 26, 2015 08:36am

@Muneer : No one in India including the congress knows what is wrong with congress. That is the core problem.

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Abu-Salmaan

Dec 26, 2015 08:39am

@Upwala Actually Modi new that, 'JISNAE LAHORE NAI WAIKHYA O JAMYA EE NAI' (One who has not seen Lahore is not born yet), so he availed this rare opportunity and now he can say that he has also seen Lahore everything else is just an eyewash and the world should know this.

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hellboy

Dec 26, 2015 08:44am

@Imran AB : For security and peace India and whole world need Pakistan,but for prosperity what amount of FDI India will get from Pakistan.

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hellboy

Dec 26, 2015 08:47am

PM Modi knows how to handle the game.

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Manu.J

Dec 26, 2015 08:49am

when India Pakisthan China and Japan unites there starts the Asian century

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sbk

Dec 26, 2015 08:49am

@Samsonite , Congress is desperate.

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Pradeep

Dec 26, 2015 08:59am

Let this be a good beginning. We support both the leaders

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Rohit

Dec 26, 2015 09:00am

@ASHOK To be honest this might actually work. Its time we start acting like mature adults and resolve our issues, instead of spending our energies in insulting, defaming and degrading one another without little or no success. There needs to be a transition from keyboard warriors, to mature intellectuals.@Muneer

very well put Muneer.....We need to think of a better future for coming generations instead of thumping our chests for petty Ego.......Happy holidays Bro......hope the new year brings you Health/Wealth and Happiness

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Rohit

Dec 26, 2015 09:05am

Driving from Amritsar to Lahore and from Lahore to Amritsar, wow that seems like such a wonderful idea. Really guys for a moment just think about it, we have so much to offer each other. Let this hatred and bigotry end WE PAKISTANIS DON`t hate you I hope this gets through, we want Indians as good friends, neighbors, brothers, sisters relatives etc@ProudPakistani

We will have to open up a lot of Gyms between Lahore and Amritsar......the food of the two cities alone is good enough to make a anorexic obese :)

This is how civilized nations deal with each other. We don't have to act like long lost brothers with Indians but we can certainly play like good neighbors. Let's give peace a chance and as always Pakistan Zindabad! God bless Jinnah!!!!!!!!!!!

Will Mr Modi now see the error of his ways .. he needs to live in style, suck the economy like his Pakistani counterparts.

I am really curious -- WHAT or WHO brought about visit. It is a potential game changer if they can stick with it, and take it to a reasonable conclusion. Peace Prize in sight for these guys if they do.

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Ajay Singh

Dec 26, 2015 09:32am

I don't know whether it was wise to visit Pakistan or it has some dirty diplomacy but what I can say clearly is that It made very emotional and full of tears without any specific reason. I am not say that everything will be fine and nothing negative will happen in future but it was definitely something that will keep 2015 as my most memorable year. Dear Pakistan we hate you for many reasons and sure you too hate us and may feel joyous by seeing defeated and degraded in any area but I don't know why I cry whenever you are in pain and deep agony. We parted with lots of bloodshed that bears equal shame on me as on you. We.. show hatred towards you but believe me we do have same affection for you as a brother as for his another brother. Anyway I wish all my Pakistani younger and older brothers, sisters and mothers a very happy, peaceful and safe year 2016

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SB

Dec 26, 2015 09:33am

Amazing! Almost all comments are positive both from the citizens of India and Pakistan. So who has the problem? Ultimately we are brothers, yes brothers quarrels sometimes that is quiet natural but when the time comes to unite we unite too. And this is the time to unite and focus on our own internal issue that is fight against poverty. Past is past. Let us think about our future generation. Consider all issues are family issue within the family members of Ind & Pak. Do we have serious issue to resolve? Yes we do have and we will resolve everything on the firm foundation of trust and mutual understanding. Let us keep this positive spirit and mutual trust when we consider all issue to resolve.

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R.K.Dubey

Dec 26, 2015 09:49am

A welcome step, it can become a good step in solving our problems and may improve relations of both nations.

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NotSurprised

Dec 26, 2015 09:49am

High time the 2 countries buried the hatchet.
Increase economic cooperation and start looking after the downtrodden majority of their nations.

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Talkn Parrot

Dec 26, 2015 09:51am

On both sides of the border we need to be patient and celebrate small gestures of peace. Do not burden these two by having too many big expectations - let them take many small steps.

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king

Dec 26, 2015 09:55am

why he come?

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Indian,Delhi

Dec 26, 2015 09:56am

Mr Sharif's barthday of 2015 surly
Placed a moment at the timeline of history.

Dil mile... gul khile...aur...(this song fitting well for marriage of grand daughter of Sharif ☺)

Simply suparb...
Ye dil mage more...

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Talkn Parrot

Dec 26, 2015 09:56am

@Imran AB You are right. Modi has the clear mandate. He can make bold calls. I will tell you one more thing that he did that should serve Pakistan well. He called on the elected leaders! This is a sign. Only the elected leaders in Pakistan can negotiate with him because they have the permission of the people.

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Talkn Parrot

Dec 26, 2015 09:58am

@Hammad A. Qureshi Please do not burden the two PM with too many expectations. Let's first take the baby steps to peace. Then there are lots of discuss.

It's time for bold leadership and Modi ji has shown that he is up to the task! Nawaz Sharif has also stepped up to the podium. I believe the economies of both countries are ready for explosive growth you have not imagined. All we need is peace between brothers. So happy to see that we have started to move in that direction!

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Chandler

Dec 26, 2015 10:04am

Things can start changing if we first start thinking positively. If Indians and Pakistani's want to live in peace and prosper then we both have to learn to give and take. One thing is clear neither India one Pakistan will ever give up even a inch of the part of Kashmir they currently hold.We have been neighbors where religion has been our L.O.C. Learn to keep religion out of everything,and stop digging graves for each other.Start building trust first,and stop thinking that things will change over night.
It might take few more decades till we live like good neighbors.

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seenivasan

Dec 26, 2015 10:06am

India and pakistan should give mutual respect & start Cricket diplomacy and continuously we and and one day we can dream that with out visa we can travel to each other country.
That time I will enjoy the food item which I have seen in "The Dawn"

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Shah

Dec 26, 2015 10:08am

If our neighbour is not developed we can not develope we want peaceful Afghanistan. We want to see Bangladesh superpower. We want to see India and Pakistan once again great country along with China. We have seen Europe fighting with each other but today they are united. Pakistan want to see visa free entry and single currency in South Asia.God bless you all.

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Nizamuddin Ahmad Aali

Dec 26, 2015 10:10am

Mian Saheb. This will be a bad omen for you.

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Shastry

Dec 26, 2015 10:10am

Awesome News! Modiji has surprised entire world. Credit goes to Pakistan as well for responding in a positive way. Please continue this dialogue as people in both countries want peace.

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Saira Durrani Khan, Austin,TX

Dec 26, 2015 10:19am

What did they talk?

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nelson

Dec 26, 2015 10:19am

@Zaidi martin Luther king

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Raj Madan

Dec 26, 2015 10:29am

YES INDEED.

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M K Sufi

Dec 26, 2015 10:33am

The best think happened that the leaders of Pakistan & India met informally. Let us hope and pray for normalization of relations between the two Countries.

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Sunil

Dec 26, 2015 10:35am

Good move by both leader !!!!

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Surya Kant

Dec 26, 2015 10:36am

Outstanding diplomacy PM Mr. Nawaz Sharif. You have been courageous without being outspoken. Keep it up.....

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javed

Dec 26, 2015 10:38am

@Tariq JUST HAHAHAHAHAHAHA

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Adivishnu

Dec 26, 2015 10:54am

@Changez_Khan I am excited and I hope a day will come soon where there will be no hassle for VISA s between these two countries. I am longing to see beautiful Pakistan and my brothers in Pakistan. I am sure that this is not only me and there are lakhs of Indians looking forward to that.

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Adivishnu

Dec 26, 2015 11:07am

@Imran AB You are absolutely right. He is having excellent following in India. If he says that we should have cordial and friendly relationship with PAKISTAN, majority of the public blindly follow him. To be frank, many of Indian wanted it and some how politics played their part.

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Sajjad Khan

Dec 26, 2015 11:14am

While Modi is welcome where is this man's foreign Minister gone when he welcomes a foreign dignitary instead of taking his brother everywhere to cement his family rule ?

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jeet

Dec 26, 2015 11:16am

Take it easy don't speculate too much and don't pass philosophic comments here. Modi and Nawaz are politicians latter but business dealers first. Navin Jindal stell tycoon from India visited Pakistan a day before, this is not know to many here.

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Shailendra.Patil

Dec 26, 2015 11:16am

whatever the result ,but sure Nawaz Sharif got the biggest surprise on his birthday

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Raj Madan

Dec 26, 2015 11:20am

Excellent move by Modi Ji. Heartening to see so many positive responses here. May peace and prosperity come to both the countries. As for as congress party and Lalu Nitish etc. there days are numbered. They are corrupt and selfish do not care about the well being of the people.

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ali

Dec 26, 2015 11:33am

In the past every time pakistan and Hindustan get close something happens. I hope this time it continue to be in.positive direction.

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Mohd Abid

Dec 26, 2015 11:49am

My dear fellow Pakistanis, we should not under estimate the power of current Indian leadership. Mr. Modi is a man on mission and it is our own interest to be part of this Indian growth story. With an aging population, China has no other option but to continue to diversify its economy to knowledge based one. In future, most of world wide manufacturing should naturally come to India, Pakistan should be in a position to take advantage of some of that opportunities.

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Yuva

Dec 26, 2015 12:07pm

I wanna see more than 1000 comments from both sides of the border. I request all the readers of this news to comment your views.
Thanks and regards,
Yuvaraj
Tamil nadu (south India)

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Abid Hafeez

Dec 26, 2015 12:09pm

It is really so relieving so see both the countries coming close to each other. It sprouts a hope of healthy relations between the us. I would say "us" since it giving homely feelings.

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Yuva

Dec 26, 2015 12:13pm

The man who doesn't have family, children , working only for the development of our bharat. I salute you!

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TZaman

Dec 26, 2015 12:18pm

@Someone (Pak) I hope you are right. And your prediction come true.

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joe

Dec 26, 2015 12:23pm

@Arun
HaAAAAAAaa
Half of them will not like to go back..

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Being Indian

Dec 26, 2015 12:25pm

Just 1 friendly invitation & just one positive gesture could change everything into positive attitude. Let this positive energy should stay and grow as much as it can. PEACE !

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Zeeshan

Dec 26, 2015 12:31pm

Useless visit without any formal agenda to discuss for the sake personal interests and not for India Pakistan

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amigo

Dec 26, 2015 12:36pm

Friends.....???
till when..tym will tell..

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Parikshith

Dec 26, 2015 12:37pm

Im not a staunch Modi supporter although I agree with politics, but I'm perplexed with the reaction of the opposition (congress), what do they really want?!?

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Srinivasulu Mekala

Dec 26, 2015 12:48pm

When I was born, we were one country. We became two nations and unfortunately we started feeling as two different warring enemies. For the first time in my life we are now realising that though we are two countries, we are in reality one people. When we meet we do not need interpreters to talk to each other, can eat straight from the kitchen without a special change in the menu, do not need a third party's coaching in mannerism and most importantly, we look as twins and nobody can say who is a Pakistani and who is an Indian. Musharraf spoiled a done deal once, let me see who is going to undo this initiative now. Is it not the time to start a massive people to people forums to take the initiative? Hyderabad is looking for a sister city in Hyderabad Sindh Pakistan, any takers??? (As a young man, when my city was Called Hyderabad Deccan, I used to be confused with the suffix Deccan, but learnt that it was to distinguish it from Hyderabad Sindh in the pre-partition India).

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PKBajpai

Dec 26, 2015 12:58pm

@saad let's show our enemity on cricket and hockey fields and never on battle field.

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Amit Lunia

Dec 26, 2015 01:07pm

Its good that they have met, now increase alert..

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PKBajpai

Dec 26, 2015 01:12pm

@Srinivasulu Mekala Pakistan is only country in the world where we can communicate in our own language. Even in Nepal who is supposed to be Hindu country we can not easily communicate in our own languages. It is very good of our PM to visit Pakistan. Pakistanis are our brothers.

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Pinkesh Mehta

Dec 26, 2015 01:23pm

@Dr Omer I agree with you Dr Omer,its been a best moment in indo pak relationship,I as a Indian always wish a warmth relation with pakistan as our blood is never different,its all the politics that has ruin the brotherwood feel amongst us otherwise we all fought togather as a brother with the world till 1947

Very great of Mr.Modi's Peace visit! ! ! Next Nobel prize should go to Mr.Modi. He is working hard to unity asian countries as European countries to do economy & also desparate the poverty. Hats off Mr.MODI JI. Bharat mathaki jai.

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Jaswant

Dec 26, 2015 02:08pm

We welcome the interactions at highest level..

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ravi vancouver

Dec 26, 2015 02:12pm

This is a welcome step in right direction between India and Pakistan. This may be done under pressure from west, but still welcome step, this may help to reduce friction between two neighbors. This step should be followed with continued series of discussions and usual rhetorics from both side public figures should be avoided so that conducive atmosphere for result oriented successful discussions is not spoiled.

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Srinivasulu Mekala

Dec 26, 2015 02:30pm

It will be foolish on the part of any Indian to single out Modi for praise. I for one wish to admire Nawaz Sharif. He is taking greater risks than Modi. And for those Pakistanis who see hidden agenda in everything, I want to say, please plan your own hidden agendas on massive scale, I have no objections as long as the agenda is for economic / commercial benefits. How can we both benefit if we do not have rivalry in trade, commerce and development? Go to your own market in Karachi, every trader competes with the other to get you to his shop, yet all of them do business and make profits. Let us see who will win this competition? I think both our countries will make profits and benefit over the third parties, with out putting any one of us in a loss!!!!

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Sharmaji

Dec 26, 2015 02:30pm

Absolutely Stupendous reactions from both the people across the border.
Last year I cried after watching APS massacre as they are my own family members .
This year Modiji Lahore Visit , touching Sharif Sahab Mother's feet, utter respect.
Dear friends we already wasted 70 years, let's live and prosper together.
One day I want to travel Taxila and beautiful Lahore.

Love from India.

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A Shah

Dec 26, 2015 02:46pm

Modi has style!

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KARTIKEY MISHRA

Dec 26, 2015 03:27pm

Its good gesture, but whenever any Indian PM had visited Pakistan they never return for 2nd term PM Post, All PM have defeated after Visiting Pakistan Once ......U can see from Nehru to Rajive Gandhi , Desai to Atal bihari, monmohan never visited Pakistan that's y he has survived for 2nd term Now PM Modi is visited Pakistan . so what will happened in 2019 election ? ..... Modi is not like other PM he is a gift of God for India ... may be history changed this time ........

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Ashok Kumar Maurya

Dec 26, 2015 03:33pm

what a surprise!!!!!

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Jimmyali

Dec 26, 2015 03:53pm

I want to see my Indian brothers plz relax visa

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Manoj

Dec 26, 2015 05:07pm

Its difficult for Congress to target Modi who is always on the move ....

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Indian

Dec 26, 2015 05:11pm

I hope Pakistan Army would also cooperate and give freedom to Pakistani PM so that Both PM can discuss and get a result of existing issues like border, terrorism, and Kashmir etc so that future generations can stay peacefully.

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Indian

Dec 26, 2015 05:17pm

@pardesi : India and Pakistan played cricket in past but still they fought 4 wars. They need bold decision makers who can settle the existing issues by give and take.

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Indian

Dec 26, 2015 05:28pm

@saad : let's resolve our existing issues first because cricket has not helped to resolve the issue till now. We need bold leadership from both countries to resolve these issues permanently so that cricket is not needed in future to initiative peace.

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JAY CHOUDHURY

Dec 26, 2015 05:33pm

Wonderfull initiative and this type of out of box thinking is the need of the hour . Lots of people are raising to focus on core issues , its also needs to be kept in mind that China has big economic dealing with India despite lot of differences and thats the way to go . Congrats to Mr Modi and Mr Sharif .﻿

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B B Hegade

Dec 26, 2015 05:41pm

@Tota Ram Verma, Yes you are 100% right Tota.

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Shailesh Vaidya

Dec 26, 2015 05:44pm

It is good move by Modi. The excellent enviroment created to resolve all major issues . Now we all should be more vigilant towards non state actors & their supporters that they should not highjack this opportunity to move forward for peace & prosperity of the people of the both countries.

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Shailesh Vaidya

Dec 26, 2015 05:49pm

@Muneer ........ I am not sure when will day come that we Indian plan our Holiday in Pakistan. Hope soon dream come true.

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ahsan7979

Dec 26, 2015 06:28pm

He came as a personal guest to PM Sharif, not on an official visit. Dont get your hopes too high.

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Muhammad Ismail

Dec 26, 2015 06:53pm

nice meeting, good for both countries...

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Sharat Gupta

Dec 26, 2015 06:59pm

India & Pakistan, two identities having same blood and food, then while rivals? Well done NAMo and Sharif ji for breaking ice and to let both countries in peace and prosperity . Now hawks ether in India or/& Pakistan should not be allowed to sully this move to live in peace.
India-Pakistan Bhai Chara Amar Rahe and Congrats to both Sharif Sahib and Na Mo.

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ahmad

Dec 26, 2015 07:17pm

there are some ulterior purposes behind this visit which will be revealed after coas raheel shareef's
visit to kabul

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dawn

Dec 26, 2015 07:41pm

Good move on both sides BUT there must be a political reason for the visit. Modi is looking to access Afghanistan thru Pakistan could be one?

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Sajjeev Antony

Dec 26, 2015 08:17pm

Great news. Could this be the beginning of a real turnaround in our two countries relationships? If so we are all saved!

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nate

Dec 26, 2015 08:19pm

I always thought Pakistan visit was like a death wish for Modi.

I salute Modi for keeping peace at heart and would not worry about
an attack to kill him.

I also salute Nawaz for keeping his trip a safe one.

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Sajjeev Antony

Dec 26, 2015 08:22pm

The turnaround in Indian attitude may also be an endorsement of the new anti terrorism coalition formed by Muslim countries last week.

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Ibrahim

Dec 26, 2015 09:18pm

@Srinivasulu Mekala Dear brother no hidden agenda, love from Pakistan keep coming to Pakistan, and invite us to your great country as well. I am all for building a Pak-India joint military coalition to fight terror.

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Ahad Khan

Dec 26, 2015 09:59pm

Something is fishy, but who cares, at least it is something. People still like kaali daal, I like kaali daal.

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Ahad Khan

Dec 26, 2015 10:08pm

@nate Bro I agree we have a lot of bad news coming out, but trust me, If we really put our head together we can surprise people.The world also knows us as inconsistent. We are kind of of like that Katy Perry's bipolar song, "you're hot and you're cold......".

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Ahad Khan

Dec 26, 2015 10:19pm

@dawn No, the gateway cannot be the agenda. A whole lot of things need to be done (from both ends) before such a high level of trust, like between America and Canada, is established.

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Saulat Haider

Dec 27, 2015 01:04am

Wonderful Job Mr. Modi. You are my hero. We are one people. Someone has divided us and we start thinking and feeling we are different and separate. Actually We are one and same people. Some people on both sides are enjoying with mantra of division and have fun. Mr. Sharif is very nice guy and he always offers India dialogue and peace and that should be our mission and destiny that how could we help each other to eliminate poverty and ignorance and promote brotherhood and prosperity. We, both people of India and Pakistan, should not use our energy in conflict and hatred. These nationalists and separatist movements within our countries, whether it is Baluchistan or Kashmir, will subside as soon as we come close to each other. Well done Mr. Modi and Mr. Sharif, you both have won the hearts over a billion people on both sides of the border. Keep it up.

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Saulat Haider

Dec 27, 2015 01:12am

You are 100% right. I will be the first to visit India and I will put my forehead on Indian soil. I feel like India is my mother although I was born in Pakistan and currently living in Canada.

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Saulat Haider

Dec 27, 2015 01:26am

@Rohit
Well Said.

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Saulat Haider

Dec 27, 2015 01:28am

@Hindusthani
Yes I agree. Both leaders deserve Nobel Peace Prize. After all they represent over one and half billion people.

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Saulat Haider

Dec 27, 2015 01:30am

@Shailesh Vaidya
Very soon my friend. Awareness is expanding with lightening speed. We will live and visit each other EU people.

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Kashmiri123

Dec 27, 2015 01:49am

@I am too American I agree with you sir. He must even bring Pakistan to the table and unify both parts of Kashmir and allow freedom to it. That will make the whole area peaceful.

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Kashmiri123

Dec 27, 2015 02:15am

@Chirag Patel As a Kashmiri I am really touched by your comment. For about 68 years Kashmiris are awaiting for their freedom. Many people are telling it is now too old dispute , forget it. Should the people waiting for justice and their rights for longer period be forgotten. Is this the justice and solution? The Kashmir solution lies with Kashmiris on both sides of LOC - if India and Pakistan are honest enough , after so many decades. The best solution lies in unification of both parts of Kashmir and the freedom to it with free movement of Indians and Pakistanis - it will bring all closer.

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ROHIT PANDEY

Dec 27, 2015 04:39am

Narendra Modi often STUNS with his performances.

He did it, yet AGAIN!!!:):):)

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Arshad

Dec 27, 2015 06:17am

Modi took great personal security risk to make the visit at short notice. This shows that he is serious in improving relations between Pakistan and India. Good for both countries.

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Kaly

Dec 27, 2015 08:43am

@Mohd Abid - The day we Indians, Pakistanis and people from Bangladesh realize that basically we are from same root and stop harming , we will be leading in all fronts...enough of war, terrorism, bad language...now only development is the agenda.

And believe me Modi is the best person to be PM of India, he is non corrupt, nationalist and pro-development. He is trying to end misrule created by Congress who has looted out country for last 60 years and divided people in the name of pseudo secularism.

And one more thing - Modi is a staunch Hindus and he doesn't hate other religion. But he don't wear 'TOPI' to appease others rather he does development for all communities which is more important. Also from our childhood , no teaching is done at home or any other place to hate other community....

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krishnakumar

Dec 27, 2015 09:40am

the great statesmanship which will change the world scenario

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Mustafa R.

Dec 27, 2015 08:42pm

@ROHIT PANDEY;

'Narendra Modi often STUNS with his performances.'

This time he was stunned in Afghanistan and suddenly learned the Bhasha of love. We too are stunned by his U-Turn.

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Ravi Khanna

Dec 27, 2015 09:48pm

PM Modi's surprise visit to Pakistan to personally greet PM Sharif on his birthday and to participate in the celebrations of his grand daughter's wedding, is extremely good gesture of goodwill. India's Foreign Minister Shushma Swaraj has rightly called it a genuine step to foster better relations with the neighbor. We people of Indian origin are related to each other, if you go back in history some 1500 hundred years when there were no religious divisions. In the modern day the we all Hindus and Muslims and others should see ourselves as culmination from the same old tree whose roots nurtured us all in the land we shared and continue to share even today.

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Sameer

Dec 27, 2015 10:13pm

@Mustafa R. So what do you want from Mr. Modi? Keep on doing what has been done till date so that you and also we can keep on cribbing? If there is an initiative, let us welcome it. If it fails it fails but what if it succeeds.......

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Tapish

Dec 27, 2015 10:31pm

Modis gesture is meant to bring peace to the region.Corridor to Afghanistan will be a small fruit of the peace.Progress and development will benefit the poor of the region and Pakistan will also have an alternative to China for their projects.Presently all eggs are in the Chinese basket who are demanding expensive rates of 18 per unit for the electricity they will generate.

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sandeep

Dec 28, 2015 10:37am

insallah...may peace prevail..

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Sam

Dec 28, 2015 02:23pm

A time will come soon , when India , Pakistan & Bangladesh will have no borders ... they will co exist like European union ... trade will flow , prosperity in this region will see a new high ....

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Nikhil

Dec 28, 2015 03:55pm

Great gesture, the friendly relation between these 2 countries will help a lot. Lets work together.